Old Meyer Alto Mpc

[dRUId]

I have an old Meyer mpc that I purchased new as an upgrade in 1965. I am fond of this mpc, but I feel that I may be due for an update :wink: . I did a comparison of several mpc's at the time and this one gave me the best sound for what I had to spend (I think that I paid $27 for it back then). This mpc is marked New York, NY USA (of course), small chamber, #3, lapped facing, M(edium). I recognize that this description may be far less than sufficient to identify exactly what this is, but there may be a few people still alive out there who may remember these mpc's. For me, this mpc has always been very easy to play for most everything, but it can be a little reed selective.
How do the newer Meyer products compare with this mpc? In a Meyer, what should I consider for a slightly more open sound (size, facing, etc.)?

I also have an Otto Link 7* metal NEW Super Tone Master and I have never been overly fond of the sound and intonation that I get with this mpc (maybe too open for me)--I bought it WITHOUT TRYING IT ($45). (I have tried LOTS of different reeds.)
ANY information or advice that anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated. THNX!

[Dave Dolson]

Saxjeez: All I can tell you is what I've experienced. I have two older Meyer HR alto pieces I purchased in the early 1980's. Both are marked "6S Medium Chamber" (no NY markings) and both play really well.

Since then, I've purchased many other alto pieces (silver Yanagisawa 7, new Solist F, new Super Session F, Morgan-Bilger 6M, Beechler Diamond-Inlay, Barone, metal Link, etc.) but of all those pieces, the Meyer 6S is still the smoothest and sweetest. Yes, some of those I just mentioned play well (and I use them regularly), but without the smoothness and responsiveness of the Meyers.

I recently tried some newly made Meyer pieces and they didn't come close to the two I already owned.

Just this last weekend I played a Dixie jazz festival in Pismo Beach, CA, and used my Meyer piece on a Conn Chu alto (a robust alto if there ever was one). That combo worked exceptionally well - nice smokey, dark sound and a singing higher register.

If your Meyer works good for you, you may not find anything better out there today. DAVE

[colibri]

(small chamber) Meyer with a Conn Chu alto
No problem with intonation?