I have a 1923 Beuscher C Melody that I love. I love it because of the tone. It is also just the right size for me.
I use a Jody Jazz Jet MP on it. I have a drawer full of mouthpieces, alto, c melody and tenor, but this JJ Jet is the one I like.
I have one big problem with this horn that no one seems to be able to fix.... When playing the G2, 90% of the time a D# overtone will ring out quite dominant. So much so that you cannot even hear a G note. Also, the C2 always wants to play the octave above itself as well. This happens with every mouthpiece I try.
Please note: I am not a good horn player. I am a professional guitar player. Played sax off and on for 30 years when needed. Also note, I do not have this problem with a tenor or alto at all.
I have taken it to two different repairmen. New pads and new setup. The instrument handles wonderfully other than these two notes.
Is this a problem with the horn itself or is this common with C Melodys? I don't want to keep chasing my tail if it is just a characteristic. If it indeed is, then I can see why they are not so popular.
Other than that, I much prefer the sound of this saxophone over the Alto.
I hope someone has some ideas for me to try...
PS, in case it means anything, Altisimo G and A are very easy to play on this horn and they are very in tune.
I use a Jody Jazz Jet MP on it. I have a drawer full of mouthpieces, alto, c melody and tenor, but this JJ Jet is the one I like.
I have one big problem with this horn that no one seems to be able to fix.... When playing the G2, 90% of the time a D# overtone will ring out quite dominant. So much so that you cannot even hear a G note. Also, the C2 always wants to play the octave above itself as well. This happens with every mouthpiece I try.
Please note: I am not a good horn player. I am a professional guitar player. Played sax off and on for 30 years when needed. Also note, I do not have this problem with a tenor or alto at all.
I have taken it to two different repairmen. New pads and new setup. The instrument handles wonderfully other than these two notes.
Is this a problem with the horn itself or is this common with C Melodys? I don't want to keep chasing my tail if it is just a characteristic. If it indeed is, then I can see why they are not so popular.
Other than that, I much prefer the sound of this saxophone over the Alto.
I hope someone has some ideas for me to try...
PS, in case it means anything, Altisimo G and A are very easy to play on this horn and they are very in tune.