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fdbandit
10-13-2005, 06:41 PM
I just acquired an alto mouthpiece from a very old Bufffet sax and was wondering if this is a keeper. Anyone know or can direct me to info?
Thanks
Grumps
10-13-2005, 07:48 PM
These can be great pieces; underrated and undervalued. They're usually pretty closed pieces unless you luck out and find a size 7. Their forte seems to be that they can make a decent match for an otherwise finicky vintage horn. For more information, check out this old ad on Theo's site:

http://www.mouthpieceheaven.com/content/vintage-ads/selmer_show005.htm
bruce bailey
10-14-2005, 07:03 AM
I have some marked K5* that are quite good. They seemed to be a C* substitute in the 40s-50s.
stevesklar
10-14-2005, 10:59 PM
I love the steel ebonites. I have a 5* in my collection.
paulwl
10-15-2005, 02:34 AM
This 1956 Woodwind ad (http://www.mouthpieceheaven.com/content/vintage-ads/selmer_show005.htm) gives info about the various facings and models. The K facings were "for lead men" – ie, gave a little more cut. (Very little, by our standards today. People's hearing must have been better then.)
fdbandit
10-15-2005, 02:48 AM
Thank you all for your input. I currently use a Meyers Bros. 6M with my alto. This Woodwind Co is a K5. It has a very high vault and by best guess a medium chamber. Haven't tried it yet, I need to clean it.:)
bruce bailey
10-15-2005, 04:25 AM
Thanks for that link!!! I always wondered what the K was. I have two that are the same markings but one is different playing from the other!!! Nice even sound on either, but not a live as my Gregory. I also have on oldie that is fat chambered which is nice but a bit too tubby.
Grumps
10-15-2005, 03:00 PM
Gee... I give a link and it's like... ehhh. But if Paul gives the same link...
Well, fame has its privileges.
stevesklar
10-16-2005, 12:51 AM
Grumps is Great.

We should all send him $5 bucks. Or at least buy him a pizza sometime. Or maybe a reed ...
MojoBari
10-16-2005, 03:09 AM
I do not see any site links. Apparently they are being deleted. (?)
stevesklar
10-16-2005, 03:32 AM
Mojo, there's 2 site links to mouthpieceheaven.com
Grumps
10-16-2005, 03:34 AM
You don't see them Mojo? I see both. Could there be trouble in paradise? We had better get Pete on it...



p.s. I'll take the five bucks Steve.
bruce bailey
10-16-2005, 03:38 AM
Hey, I didb't mention names!!!!:)
MojoBari
10-16-2005, 12:13 PM
Odd, I do not see the links to Theo's site on my main home PC. I'll have to try a couple other PCs I use. I see other links on SOTW.
stevesklar
10-16-2005, 01:06 PM
I'm curious if Mojo sees his own web link ??



p.s. I'll take the five bucks Steve.
How 'bout I sing you a song instead :D
MojoBari
10-17-2005, 01:48 AM
Yes, I can only see my own web link in this thread.
Grumps
10-17-2005, 02:00 AM
How 'bout I sing you a song instead :D

Only if you sing out loud, and sing out strong..
MojoBari
10-19-2005, 04:24 PM
BTW, on a different PC at my day job I see the Links fine. So it is a home PC problem... or is fixed.
stevesklar
10-20-2005, 04:55 PM
Only if you sing out loud, and sing out strong..

i might just have to send you 5 bucks ......
Stacey
10-27-2005, 03:57 PM
For the love of God, send him the $5. Don't sing.

Stick to playing the sax (which I've heard - you're good) and doing overhauls (the results of which I've played - you're darned good).

Just please - no singing.