wich mouthpiece

[fusionjazzmadman]

I was wondering if you could give me some advice as to wich mouthpiece i should use, i'm playing a serie 2 tenor wich is a rather dark horn, but i strive to get a bright tone like wayne shorter or bob malach, wich mouthpiece could you recommend?

[Dr G]

Link, Lawton, Guardala, Lamberson... something with an "L" in the name. :lol:

We could better help you if you describe what you've tried so far and your results. Everyone plays differently enough that the mouthpiece can only get you so close and then it really depends on the player.

Ralph Morgan and Freddie Gregory are making great 'pieces too - at opposite ends of the price range. (And you really can get some great sounds with those m'pieces with an "L" as well.)

:borg:

[Vortex]

just check the inside chamber, any decent mouthpiece with a squarish chamber will brighten the sound and add overtones

[John Robinson]

I think Wayne Shorterr used a RIA (HR#10) at one time, I've seen pictures with a Link also. Don't know about the others.

[MojoBari]

I think it takes a lot of work to get a bright sound out of a Link. It is easier to use a piece with some baffle in it. Much easier with a lot of baffle.

[colibri]

A mouthpiece with a higher baffle and small chamber will be bright. Thin side rails can also add brightness.

[freerdr88]

it really doesnt matter exactly which brand, but get a higher facing tip opening and smaller chamber