Hi all -- there is a lot of great information here in this forum on Otto Link mouthpieces (e.g., posts by Doc Tenney and a thread by unbalancedaction) and in other places (such as Theo Wanne's web site, which is fantastic). However, a lot of people are still confused about the different...
Hey all, I had gotten curious about why the metalites had been discontinued so I decided to write someone at Rico with some questions. Suprisingly, I got a rather fast response from them. Here was there response: "Hello Joshua, Thanks for the email. I appreciate the feedback and have...
There have been several pass around mouthpieces in the last few months and although I get a, "Your on the list, Bebopalot!" from every single mouthpiece artist that asks "who wants to be included?", I have never received a mouthpiece to try. I see that there are plenty of people that get the pass...
What are some good places online to find vintage mouthpieces? I've been lurking around eBay for weeks and have found none to my liking.
I have a been a member of SOTW since 2003 and I try to read/ponder posts as often as I can. In the last several months a re-occurring theme has surfaced that (to me) sometimes can be very discouraging and at some points severely depressing. I'm sure by now everyone has heard, read or talked...
I realize that this may make a few people a little upset, but this needs to be said: A lot of people post here saying things like "I need to get a new mouthpiece. I want something with good projection and good intonation." This is not enough information. Inevitably, we just get a list of...
Can this be done properly? I've shaved my reeds doing this and have never had too much trouble. I have a few mouthpieces I'd like to cheaply open up- two soprano Ricos that are 7's that I'd like to be 11's but I could not find 11's.
I though I knew something about tip openings' relations but my experience is a bit different. Originally a clarinetist I haven't had any embouchure fatigue problems on clarinet and on soprano sax. On those I use pretty medium setups (clarinet Selmer C115 and soprano Selmer E). On tenor I prefer...
Ok, so I was wondering about the smallest part of the baffle and how it can affect the sound. You know where right where it drops off, that part? Some of those are curved (Theo Wanne Durga, e.g) and some are angled (Jumbo Java, e.g.) Does this affect the sound? I was thinking that the...
I have recently purchased 4 mpcs and I'd like to mention that Aaron has been one of the best to deal with. I have tried more mpcs in the last year than I care to think about and have delt with mostly pretty good people but Aaron has really gone the extra mile. I now play his Resin/ceramic jazz &...
What do you think would be the most valuable (ie expensive) mouthpiece one could find? I'm not talking about a custom diamond studded solid gold piece made for some sax-crazed billionaire or a piece owned by a famous musician. I'm just talking straight-up mouthpieces. ?perhaps something such as...
I heard he's in jail for some fraudulence or something. Are any of you guys wanting for him to be out of jail? I plan to step up to a Guardala later so I might as well start saving up for one. Oh yeah by the way, how much does one of mouthpiece cost? Something like a custom one maybe?
Compiled below is a list of definitive mouthpiece adjectives and terms, and what players are actually trying to say when they use these terms to describe a mouthpiece. I've compiled this list from over 110 years of personal research and talking to billions of professional saxophonists. I hope you...
I am interested in ordering a HR Mk IV from freddie as they very rarely come up for sale here...Freddie told me the wait time is 2.5 months can anyone share their experience with the "real" wait time.I dont want to shell out the $$$ and wait 8 months like I did for a RPC in 2007.
Quintet of sax playing of brass mouthpieces and reeds fibracell :) THE BEST SOUND Thanks Ivan Meyer
I bought a Saxscape 7* Fat Cat prototype on Ebay recently and I really love the piece. The price was great, too. This one looks about like mine. I would highly recommend someone snatch it up: ...
Which mouthpiece do you prefer? The Selmer C* or the C**? Just wondering which is more popular and why people lean towards the one they do... I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences!
Hey Everyone, New website is www.neffmusic.com (http://www.neffmusic.com) I just got a piece back from Ed Zentera and decided to put a recording on there. I'm always trying different pieces so I figured I'd see if this might help any of you out there who are like me. I have 8 tenor piece...
I'm looking to buy a Runyon Smoothbore from wwbw to add to my collection, but the only one that they have that looks like it is this one: http://www.wwbw.com/Runyon-Metal-Spoiler-Series-Tenor-Saxophone-Mouthpiece-473001-i1414135.wwbw It looks just like it; but isn't labeled Smooth Bore. Is this...
since I got two in one day I thought I'd share them with everyone on here and yes, I am gloating BIG, BIG TIME! They're both about Hollywood models. :bluewink: Phil Barone OK – Good grief, Phil - this mouthpiece is spectacular. Clarity and tonal quality rule here…….responsiveness; quick, even...
After convincing myself to do it, I finally ordered a Vandoren Jumbo Java T95 and Guardala Super King. The Jumbo is supposed to be delivered by this tuesday, the 31st; and the Super King by this friday, the 3rd. I've tried both of these mouthpieces and like them alot. I'm at a point where I'm happy...
I use them on a few pieces, I tend to like thin ones. The clear lebayle one I have on a piece now slides around, and its tickin me off. I have also tended to like opaque ones, but I have played a few good clear ones. WDYU?? Lex
So I hear steve grossman plays on a Link 4****, but what tip opening? And second, what do you know about the sound quality of the 4****s?
I've always wondered, with the number of people here, what is your luckiest mouthpiece (or instrument [anything music related I guess]) story? Maybe you were looking for an STM link on ebay and you found an auction for one, bought it, and it turned out to be a replated Florida link or something...
I've been playing a 7M (.081) tip opening mouthpiece for quite awhile. I recently picked up tenor, which I haven't played in about half a year, and had to play it for about 6 hours a day for 4 days (I use a .105 on tenor). I took 2 days off the rest and grabbed my alto again (I'm mostly an alto...
I was wondering what are players thinking of the new François Louis mouthpieces. might get them on SAT if I like what I hear about them. I am going to try the Tenor ones soon at a local place but they don't have the Soprano, or Alto's.
Hi all, was wondering if anyone could tell me what are the differences in sound between these 2 pieces, their playability and response. Thank You.
I recently purchased a mouthpiece that look as if someone intentionally used a brush or steel wool over the entire body of the mouthpiece. The piece plays really well so I didn't worry about it. Thinking someone thought cleaning the body with steel wool was a good idea. Then discovered the...
Hello everyone! I've been working on making a metal tenor mouthpiece for a while now and I've got a couple prototypes I'd like to send out for a pass-around, if anyone is interested. DISCLAIMER: This mouthpiece will not cure all ills, or make you sound any more like your idol than practice...
After playing bari for a few hours, maybe 3 or four hours, then picking up tenor, the tenor sounds thin and shrill compared to the big hulking bari sound. Is this normal or what? I play on a Eugen Reglein J8 for bari and a modified dukoff on bari. Thanks
This thread wasn't meant to start a flame war. Just food for thought... I took some time today to really ponder as to why I use a larger tipped Selmer soloist-style, as well as other mouthpieces from the past. Here's all I came up with: - Volume? -The guy only had an H facing to trade Now...
To all the novices, beginners and long-time path-trodders in saxland who haven't figured it all out yet, know that a free blowing mouthpiece is not always best. In my opinion it depends a lot on the horn (or horn + neck) that you are using. If your horn is naturally more resistant or non-free...
I was just wondering if anyone has had any experience with these mouthpieces. They look interesting. You should check out his recording of his version of "Who can it be now". Talk about bright and loud. I'd have made a judgement for myself, but I can't read any of it and haven't found a suitable...
Hi, Has anyone tried those? Here is one example of what I'm talking about: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=120601717566&Category=16232&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D2#ht_3986wt_911 They look exactly like some quite expensive "real" mouthpieces. Any guesses are...
I picked up one of these on ebay a few days ago from Woosax (a great person to deal with). http://goo.gl/CsgV I did a search and while I thought it was a Link or Dukoff old posts suggest otherwise. If anyone has information Id appreciate it. This piece started as a .070 with an unusual...
I have a metal Bari mouthpiece for my baritone sax, and while I always like the sound of it, I could never control it, so I was using a hard rubber Jodi Jazz mouthpiece, which has a good sound, too, and is much easier to control, but the sound is tamer. Recently I had my instrument adjusted by a...
I now have the really nice sounding , easy to play mouthpiece , that I have been searching for. Mojo refaced and reworked my rousseau sj mp that was so difficicult for me to play and now its is PERFECT. It is the first mp that I have ever had done by anyone, and now I understand why...
Two questions for the community: 1. My favorite alto mouthpiece all time was a Couf 5*. What is comparable to that nowadays?(that is unless I can still get a Couf) 2. I never played soprano till this year. If I loved the Couf on alto, what would be the comparable soprano piece, or do the two...
I still use beginner MPC and I recently found this mouthpiece chart... Please take a look and say which brand provides best tone and quality... I play solo's in my small band. so that's the type of music i play. here is the URL: http://www.jodyjazz.com/facings.altosax.html
Tim Price plays the whole DURGA family of Theo Wanne Mouthpieces http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUDDUePz2_c&feature=related This was a lot of fun, nice day and more good info from our SOTW video ace Bill Mecca on video help. Again, thank you Bill. Those little hints are so helpful! All...
Just found a pretty cool meyer alto piece . has no markings on it except on the facing which says meyer lapped facing 7 m or something like that. I put the pics next to a modern meyer and the dimentions looked different. I tried and tried to find some sort of markings on it but couldnt.plays...
So, I was searching eBay a few days ago, and was looking around for a Brilhart mouthpiece. I hadn't heard much about them, other than that they are some of the best around, and that Charlie Parker played one. I accidentally typed in Brillhart instead of Brilhart in the search, and a mouthpiece...
Hello everyone! I recently acquired a selmer super session from ebay. Comparing it to selmer S80 which has a straight floor to the chamber, the super session has a slight drop in the floor near the area that's going into the chamber....It's almost like concave curve on the floor. Is this...
There are three "fundamental" aspects, that matters in how a mouthpiece "sounds" 1. The material There are exceptions, but the most common materials used for saxophone mouthpieces are usually Ebonite and Metaly (live together in perfect harmony..lol). Metal mouthpieces have (if its okay to...
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Stefan for including my work in his excellent Mouthpiece Museum website. He deserves commendation for his fine work. See: http://www.mouthpiecemuseum.com/MouthpieceMuseum/GregWier.html
Hi everybody, Just wanted to let you know that beginning yesterday and through the entire month of July we are offering all MouthpieceCafe alto and tenor models at a great discount through our website. We have knocked $50 off the price of each mouthpiece. This is our first ever sale and such...
just found this old dukoff. still shiny and silver. hasnt turned the usual gun metal grey .wondering if its a old brass or silver one. feels heavier then the usual dukoff and is slightly thicker then most . doesnt feel like silverite. how do i tell?? thanks guys
Can someone tell me what this would be worth?
We read here of new, out of the box, mouthpieces having to be reworked & refaced to be playable. Often we hear of problems with tip rails, side rails, baffles and lays. One wonders whether any of the CNC machined mouthpieces suffer from these manufacturing errors. They should all be spot on & play...
Have you ever picked up a stock mouthpiece and just simply become amaze of how good it sound and then you go look at the mouthpiece again and realized this isnt 300 dollar mpc, you probably cant even sell it for 10 but it sounds simply awesome. I've recently cleaned up some vintage mpc and out of...
I recently recieved a Lamberson 5 alto sax mouthpiece with a horn that I purchased. The only writing on the mpc, however, is the "Lamberson" label imprinted across the top of the shank and the tip opening "5" across the bottom. No symbols denote the chamber, thought the "5" denoting tip opening has...
Hey guys, I bought some mouthpieces here in São Paulo from a local maker and love the colors he uses, so I thought it will be interesting to be posted here. I'm not a MP expert, and don't know a lot about it. But I liked this MP. :D
Is it possible to make a 'dark' piece that has the projection of a 'bright' piece, or is more baffle and/or smaller chamber necessary for a piece to be loud?
I have never seen any discussions on this thread about Rico Royal Mouthpieces. I have a RR Metalite M5 for my vintage Aristocrat and Mark 6 tenors and it works better for me than any other much more expensive mpcs I have tried and they are so comparitively cheap to buy. I also own a similar...
Saw an ad in Downbeat the other day for new Link Vintage pieces. The HR version has a slant sig and the brass ones have the old New York style shank. Couldn't find anything using 'search' on SOTW and JJbabbitts website is useless. Anyone know much about these? Trevor
I use a straight rigid piece of stainless steel and secure it on the table and use feeler guages to measure the gap and then check it with my micrometer. Is this the correct way to measure it ? Also is there a certian place to measure other than at the end of the mouthpiece ? Thanks Highnote145
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