Ivan Meyer (Brazil) SotW Mouthpiece Pass Around

[Nefertiti]

Put me on the list. I'd love to try them. Steve

[dolphyo]

I have a nagging question now for Dr.G or Ivan Meyer, there seems to be on all the examples of mouthpieces made and used one (un)common reed and that is a premier Fibracell 1.5. does this mean the optimum reed to use is the mentioned Fibracell 1.5 or the facing, curve,length,chamber work done with a Fibracell in mind only or is this just Dr.Ivan Meyer reed of preference? I of course can't and won't use a Fibracell 1.5 as it is not my choice of reed. can someone please explain?

[Ivan Meyer Brasil]

Originally Posted by dolphyo

I have a nagging question now for Dr.G or Ivan Meyer, there seems to be on all the examples of mouthpieces made and used one (un)common reed and that is a premier Fibracell 1.5. does this mean the optimum reed to use is the mentioned Fibracell 1.5 or the facing, curve,length,chamber work done with a Fibracell in mind only or is this just Dr.Ivan Meyer reed of preference? I of course can't and won't use a Fibracell 1.5 as it is not my choice of reed. can someone please explain?

Hello Dolphyo,

The mouthpieces I made go well with vandoren java reeds and fibracell.
I, like musician, use vandoren java or fibracell. I have used vandoren java about 25 years, and fibracell I have used for 19 years. Actually, becouse my work of luthier, I prefer fibracell, becouse put and remove the reed a lot of times it has a longer life.
Playing with fibracell in another mouthpieces I didn´t like the sound of fibracell in those mouthpieces. Today, everything I play I´m using fibracell, including clarinet. But in oboe I don´t use syntetic reeds. I use handmade reeds. There is a lot of preconception with fibracell. I affirm that for a reed have a good sound it is necessary a mouthpiece designed for it. And was that I have made. Please, see http://www.vandojazz.fr/vandojazz_ne...=392&Itemid=69 where I´m endorser of vandoren reed.
I have the opinion that each saxophonist must try and find his reed. I have found my one. If you want to listen the sound of my mouthpieces with fibracell, please see http://ivanmeyer.com/audiovideo.html.
Take it easy, my mouthipieces works very good with any reed, including fibracell.

Best regards,

Ivan Meyer

[Dr G]

Originally Posted by Ivan Meyer Brasil

Take it easy, my mouthipieces works very good with any reed, including fibracell.

Best regards,

Ivan Meyer

Thanks, Ivan. I, too, was wondering about that. I've several boxes of reeds waiting in anticipation of testing your mouthpieces.

[Robysax]

Thanks Ivan, I hope it goes well with V16's and ZZ, those are of my preference.
How long will it take to be ready to ship, and when do you need my address?

And last, can it be chrome or silver?
is for my silver plated alto.
But gold is fine if you don't have one.

[FranzKafka]

I'm actually pretty interested in the passaround, is it possible since I'm in europe?

[Dr G]

Originally Posted by Robysax

How long will it take to be ready to ship, and when do you need my address?

And last, can it be chrome or silver?
is for my silver plated alto.
But gold is fine if you don't have one.

Roby,

Are you asking to participate in the Pass Around or do you want Ivan to make one to sell you?

[Dr G]

Franz, let us see how many European participants we gather. If there exists sufficient interest and you (collectively) are willing to cover the price of postage and insurance, I don't see why we should not include our Euro brethern.

To lessen the price of shipping and insurance, please let me know what pieces you are interested in so we can perhaps reduce costs by shipping only those pieces of interest.

[FranzKafka]

I'm in for alto pieces. Usually play Meyer 7M. I'm not a big fan of a lot smaller tip openings.

Would be nice if it would work out and there are some other participants on this side of the ocean. If it doesn't that's okay too, hopefully get a chance to try one of these pieces another time.

[jmoen3]

I was wondering questions around the same time as Robysax. When are you going to request shipping information and such .

[Robysax]

Originally Posted by Dr G

Roby,

Are you asking to participate in the Pass Around or do you want Ivan to make one to sell you?

If I like it, I'll keep it.
That's why I ask for a silver or chrome.
Not so much as an 8 but a 7 will fit fine.

[SMF]

I would like to participate also.
tenor jazz.

thanks, Steve (smf)

[jmoen3]

Originally Posted by Robysax

If I like it, I'll keep it.
That's why I ask for a silver or chrome.

Well the facings and models are decided. Get what you want by buying it !

Btw, if you're keeping it, some people behind you in the pass around may be upset

[LampLight]

Originally Posted by jmoen3

. . . Btw, if you're keeping it, some people behind you in the pass around may be upset

Yes, although I think maybe Robysax was kidding a bit. In any case, I always assumed that if someone likes a pass around piece, that person would order one separately so as not to hold up the rotation. It's also fair to the manufacturer, who kindly provides the piece for SOTW members to play test.

Not to worry though. Dr G will no doubt make everything clear.

[Robysax]

No! I wouldn't keep the pass around, I was kidding as you see the smiley face.
If I like it, I would order one with the specific numbers and would not alter the pass around secuence.
I was asking for a silver or chrome so the sound will be acurate as the one I will order if I like it.
Some people say the plating does not change the sound but I like to differ.
I know by saying this I will get heat, but that's my experience and oppinion.

[magical pig]

I'd definitely be interested in giving those pieces a try.

Tenor would be the one I would try. Any facing from 7 to 8 with a medium large or large chamber, longer kind of facing curve. I typically play Link type pieces.

Thanks,
Victor.

[jmoen3]

Well hows things coming?

Last I heard the mouthpieces would be on their way out on the 15th?

Anyhow, I'm eager to try it .

[Ivan Meyer Brasil]

Originally Posted by jmoen3

Well hows things coming?

Last I heard the mouthpieces would be on their way out on the 15th?

Anyhow, I'm eager to try it .

Friends,

The mouthpieces was sent today, 7 mouthpieces in total.
2 tenor, 4 alto and 1 soprano and 3 fibracell reeds, adapted to the mouthpieces.
You can check the pictures at links below:







I think that you will enjoy these mouthpieces.

Ivan Meyer

[SethVaughn]

Wow, I hope these pieces play as well as they look. You are an artist my friend.


Even the box is great.

[jmoen3]

Sounds great. Dr G, Are you ready for our information? how about a list of things we should send you and where we should send it :P.