cheap baritone mp

[ProfessorZeek]

i'm looking around for a cheap baritone mp. what do people think of BARI or any other brands?

thanks.

[ksbarigirl]

I've been using a Rico Royal mpc, I think B7 for almost a year now, and I get a pretty good sound out of it using LaVoz mh reeds. They run about $20, but beware, they don't seem to work w/ Selmer baris well. Exaggerates pitch problems in my experience.

[Helen]

Rico Graphtonite (still being made) and Metalite (no longer being made) are very good mouthpieces. They are every bit as good as more $ pieces. Try one or two for yourself and decide.

I've been using one for over 2 years now on my Selmer Mark VI. Works great. No problems with tuning at all. Gives me extra projection compared to the Berg Larson I'd been using, and I find the sound very "shapeable" to a variety of settings....From rock to jazz. I got turned onto it because my tech. suggested it. Love the sound...It replaced all my expensive mouthpieces.

[andrewc]

I'll put in the good word for the HR Hite artist mouthpiece. I play one on the school's Yamaha Bari and my own Yani 901 bari. It is a very versatile, all-around piece for those looking for just one mpc. It is pretty small (like a metal mpc), feels comfortable, and has a soft bite plate. It's handcrafted and I have heard that they are consistant in quality--but I have only tried the one. I got mine at Weiner Music for $80 and it is $100 at wwbw. It comes with good lig and cap, too. It's a great value.

Andrew

[justbari]

I've got a Rico Royal B5 Graftonite that isn't worth the plastic it's made of.....


justbari

[Helen]

I've got a Rico Royal B5 Graftonite that isn't worth the plastic it's made of.....

justbari

Care to expand on that a bit? What exactly do you not like about it?

[Big Al]

cklee

Keep an eye on my ebay auction:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3705656095&ssPageName= ADME:B:LC:US:1

It ends in 3 days and you may be able to get 2 mouthpieces to try at a very reasonable rate.