I'm going to buy a new mouthpiece...

[saxoholic]

I play Rico Royal Mettalite M7 but now I want to switch it to something better and naturally more expensive. I though about a metal link or something like that. I play Blessing tenor. I need sugestions about a new mouthpiece, so please write something here.....

[MojoBari]

If you want to stick with a high baffle and the same rough size in the mouth, consider the Vandoren Jumbo Javas.

[sadsax]

On the Vandoren Jumbos, try a T75 or T95 just for kicks. You may like it.

[SilverAlto875]

Dear Saxoholic:

There are so many variables when choosing a mouthpiece. Price is only one factor. Think about what type/quality of sound you are looking for. Find out what your favorite players are using and start from there. Just because they use a certain setup does not mean that you can reproduce that specific sound. Often times pros have their mouthpieces so customized that it's nothing like the original ever was.
There are so many factors that vary the sound of a saxophone. Nothing is scientific or absolute. Such variables are: the size of your oral cavity, arrangement of your teeth, throat, and other factors besides your embouchure which play a role in the final sound produced. The mouthpiece (brand/material/size), reed (brand/strength/cut), ligature (make/model), neck (stock or custom/material -- copper, silver, brass -- lacquered or unlacquered) and finally saxophone (brand, model, lacquer and/or plating).
When looking for a mouthpiece for YOU, choose one that produces a sound that YOU like, feels good to YOU, and produces the results YOU like. Most important, make sure that it works well with YOUR saxophone and does not affect intonation in a negative way. Some mouthpieces may play well in lower, middle, or upper registers, but not in all. Some saxes (mostly older ones) don't work well with just any mouthpiece. Check it out with a tuner. Ligatures and reed selection (brands & strengths) can make a huge difference too.
When it comes to the cost, think about this. If a mouth piece that you aren't thrilled with is $100 and one that gives you everything you want in a mouthpiece is $220, then your choice should be clear. Wait. Save up for it, then buy it. The investment in something that will give you pleasure and pride in your playing, get your creative juices flowing to compose a tune or cut loose in a jam session, and end the search for the "holy grail" of mouthpieces will pay for itself.
After years of searching for "my" sound buying mouthpieces and never being totally satisfied, I finally found my perfect setup ==> Yamaha YAS-875 Custom alto (silver), L.A. Sax/SaxTech #10 silverplated solid bronze metal mouthpiece, Rovner Dark (modified) ligature, Rico Plasticover 2 1/2 reeds.
Best of luck to you in your search. That's half the fun of finding YOUR sound.

[Subtone Sam]

I just got couple of Metalites for tenor,M 11 and M 9 because of the positive experience I´ve had with a sop. M 9. These mouthpieces play great on tenor!!! :P I especially like the M 11; big,open and clear sound,bright but not overly bright and it plays real easy.I did some comparison to couple of high cost designer pieces I have and the Metalites ($20 each) outplay most of them;better projection,better response and GREAT altissimo.If these mouthpieces came with a designer name (and they ARE designed by Arnold Brilhart) on them,they would cost MUCH more.They look cheap but play great and are well made.Just ordered one for bari,if its the same as tenor it will work great on bari too.It don´t have to be expensive to play well :!:

[BobD]

If you go the Link route, order a bunch from WWBW and play test them. Also try the NY model. I, as well as some others on the forum have had better luck with them.

[Vincer]

I have recently purchased the jodyjazz ESP for tenor and it's a great mouthpiece. I liked it so much that I went and bought the new ESP for alto.
They play really well throughout the whole range of the horn. I highly recommend it. You can go to jodyjazz.com for more info on them.

Vince
www.vincerimbach.com

[freerdr88]

any morgan