rubber tenor mpcs with largest chambers

[Bill Bryant]

Anybody know which current-production rubber tenor mpcs have the largest chambers?

[BarrySachs]

Babbitt might make some Meyer large chambers on special order. I have seen a few vintage Meyer L chambers, but no new ones.

Pascal Brancher makes a hard rubber and wooden model with a large chamber sound. The baffles are sorta like rubber Bergs but they have a fatter sound.

I think you could get some custom work out of Phil Barone on his HR tenor piece if you ask him.

For the biggest chamber, you should look for a vintage "Woodwind & Co.". You'll need to put a good facing on them.

[LateNiteSax]

Certain old pre Soloist model Selmers, the ones with the metal band on the shank, probably from 60-80 years ago, have massive chambers. so do the old Master Links other models from the (1st ) Depression era. Maybe its time to relearn how to play those monster chamber mouthpieces.

[BarrySachs]

Certain old pre Soloist model Selmers, the ones with the metal band on the shank, probably from 60-80 years ago, have massive chambers. so do the old Master Links other models from the (1st ) Depression era. Maybe its time to relearn how to play those monster chamber mouthpieces.

I play a Master Link on tenor! So does Harry Allen, and the late Luckey Thompson and Ben Webster. Not as big as the old WW & Co.

These old pieces play great with a good facing, say a .105 for tenor. Also, a bit a baffle work might be required. Not adding material, just some shaping. Ted Klum is great at this.

[bruce bailey]

Another factor if you are considering a vintage mouthpiece is the curved inner sidewalls. The FLorida links are famous for this as are many vintage pieces. This does not appear when looking through the mouthpiece but does increase size. I have noticed that the modern Link HR soprano mouthpieces have straight walls. I haven't owned a modern tenor Link so I can't advise.

[Bill Bryant]

I might look at vintage stuff at some point, but my original question was about current-production mpcs with large chambers.

[themacintrasher]

Rascher or Caravan.

[BeyondSax]

Current production with the largest chamber (without measuring, just eyeing it) is probably the Rascher. See link below:

http://www.raschermouthpieces.com/pricing.html

These come in only a single facing for each instrument. They have very large chambers.

[Sigmund451]

The biggest Ive played outside of a Rascher is one a special order Tone edge I made for a customer. He wanted so much removed from the chamber I was afraid it was going to come out as tubby as ....well, a Rascher. With a nice rollover baffle and the right facing the thing played like a monster.

[selmer]

The new Lebayle Tenor pieces have really large chambers and are great.

[qwerty]

I bought a Pan American tenor about three years ago and resold it. In the case was a very large chamber tenor mouthpiece I had never seen before called an "All-Star" I sold it to Ed Zentera. He said (jokingly) that he now uses it as a holder for his fishing pole(the handle end).

[bruce bailey]

I had an All-star soprano piece and it wa very similar to a Conn Eagle. Even the shell looked the same.

[zxcvbnm]

I have an all-star alto mouthpiece! Looks like a Conn steelay to me. (value? I'm guessing same as the Conn)

[J.Max]

Guys, the OP asked about current production pieces, not vintage ones. The largest current production piece is the Rascher. Now, that being said, it's not appropriate for many types of playing. What kind of sound are you trying to get?

[Nefertiti]

I played a Rast piece that had the biggest chamber of any HR tenor piece I've played.

[Bill Bryant]

Guys, the OP asked about current production pieces, not vintage ones. The largest current production piece is the Rascher. Now, that being said, it's not appropriate for many types of playing. What kind of sound are you trying to get?I'm looking for an ideal sound for intimate, acoustic settings (wedding receptions, restaurants) playing standards. I like my Morgan 8M but think maybe I'm headed toward a Morgan 6L. Before shelling out the cash I'm fishing for alternatives currently produced that might compete. Based on what I've already tried I'm certain I'm after a large chamber, concave side walls, and medium six or sevenish facing.

[retread]

An HR Link might fit your needs. Doc Tenney blueprinted pieces are great, or you can try factory pieces to find one you like. Based on my limited Morgan experience, L is a little brighter than the Link. The Tenney Link isn't as pricey as the Morgan Jazz.

[Bill Bryant]

What's a Doc Tenney mpc?

[retread]

Doc hand-selects modern Links from Babbitt and perfects them (blueprints them to spec). He does not add baffles or gimmicks; they're just sweet-playing Links. They are sold at Saxquest.com, and probably at Tenor Madness.

Doc also makes Slant Sig Link copies and a Jazzmaster of his own design. I have not tried either of them. You can find a lot of posts about him by searching for Tenney, or some post by him under the handle "Ol' Mpc Doc".

[J.Max]

I'm looking for an ideal sound for intimate, acoustic settings (wedding receptions, restaurants) playing standards. I like my Morgan 8M but think maybe I'm headed toward a Morgan 6L. Before shelling out the cash I'm fishing for alternatives currently produced that might compete. Based on what I've already tried I'm certain I'm after a large chamber, concave side walls, and medium six or sevenish facing.

And a low rollover baffle. Biggest chamber isn't necessarily what you are after. I would agree with Retread - try one of Tenney's Links.