mouthpiece alto

I recently changed my mouthpiece from yamaha 4c to Meyer 5m. I use vandoren 2.5 reeds (blue box). When i tried the new mouthpiece, there's this buzzy, edgy effect to my tone. is that normal? when i play on the neck alone i don't hear it but when i play the full horn its there. (sounds like im...

Greensleeves -subtone- The sound of this saxophone is very similar to that of P.Desmond!!!!!!! VERY GOOD!!!!! Is this Otto Link Rubber? and Ligature.....?

Received in US after only two weeks from order, the new hard rubber design which replaces Phil's Babbitt-Meyer reworks. Mine is a 6 = .076". It seals well to reed, is easy to blow, and finish is as outstanding as one expects from Phil's reputation and experience. I'm using Java Red 2.5 with a...

I've been playing alto for two years now, I've been using V16 A5 and a size 3 reed but I want to get a harder sound for rock and that stuff. I'm planning on getting the A55 and size 2 reeds, but I am still afraid it might be too hard to control and blow for me. Can anyone that used an A55 give...

I've been playing saxophone for about 5 years. I'm in 11th grade now, but a couple things are bothering me to an extreme extent... The first problem is that my sound, itself, isn't where I feel it should be. It isn't full or big. Altissimo is also extremely hard for me to hit dispite my 5 years...

Hi, one of my mouthpieces that I have been using lately has been a Metal Meyer alto. It's started being harder to blow through and I'm working on dropping my jaw to get a bigger tone. Since my tone is more brighter, is there a way to get a "fatter" tone through that mouthpiece. Thanks!

I got an alto mouthpiece from an avid collector, but he had just got it and didn't tell me anything about it or any history on it. I can't find anything on the web about it, and I'm hoping you guys could educate me. I have a C4 Cashion alto mouthpiece. Would love some help, thanks!

Hi, I have been playing sax for 3 years. I think now is a good time for me to upgrade my setup. I will be purchasing new sax, and would like new gear to match it. The sax I will likely get is a YANY A901. In the mpc setup, I would like a dark sound, a bit darker, but just as jazzy as Eric...

Hello all, I got a question for you guys. I recently got an SR Technologies mouthpiece, and man, it's the most killin mouthpiece I've ever played on. It's made out of polycarbonate resin, which is similar to the material that they use in bullet-proof windows and such. So my question is, do I...

Im just wondering which mouth piece would best suit a beginner with a 1972 buescher aristocrats alto. Bari esprit .065 ($16.52), Bari esprit II ($13.99), or Yamaha 4c ($28.07). Thanks for any information, love this site!

First post, New to SOTW. I recently purchased from eBay a 1972 alto buescher aristocrat serial # 571xxx for $213 plus $32 shipping. I was wondering if this is a good sax, claims to have new pads and new corks, excellent playing condition. I don't want to compare it to pre Selmer buyout pro horns...

I'm using a plastic Buescher mouthpiece at this point. I play mostly smooth jazz and pop. Is there something that could get me a more contemporary sound without going too dreadfully out of tune? I like sweet tone or bright tone, nothing woofy or stuffy. And will the size make a diff in how it...

Hello all, I am a highschool saxophone player, and I just bought a Buescher 1927 True Tone, and the guy who I sent it to to get some work done threw in the above "vintage?" mouthpiece to go with it for $20 dollars. I've played on it and it sound kinda nice and its in great shape. I have only...

Hello reader! I currently play on a Jody Jazz HR 6M alto piece and I feel that it is too dark for me. Unfortunately, the piece does not produce the sound I am searching for. I am aiming toward a David Sanborn tone; bright, raspy, and "edgy," and I've found two mouthpieces that seem to fit the...

Hello. Help me :-) I have otto link alto, but he don't have any stamps, ? facing, serial, NOTHING anybody can tell me how identify this mouthpiece?

Hey all, Please don't flame me if this has been asked before. I've been considering trying out a cheap metal mouthpiece that I saw on ebay. It looks like a Chinese (Huastar) copy of a Selmer...

I'm looking to upgrade from the Yamaha 4C that came with my alto, and I don't have access to a lot of mouthpieces to try at a store--possibly a Selmer or two. I think I'm going to order some from WWBW to try, but I need to narrow it down to four choices and I'm not sure which would be the best...

I have a vintage metal berg larsen alto mouthpiece with tip opening 100/2. $250 obo I want to sell it so i can my a tenor mpc. I am open to trade offers

Is there much difference between the BARI Esprit and the BARI Esprit II mouthpieces? According to this link, they have square chambers. http://cavanaughcompany.shptron.com/p/esprit-ii-alto-saxophone-polished-finish?pp=8&pp=8 I noticed that the "Esprit" came for several Saxophones, Alto, Tenor...

Hey, I was just wondering if anyone could help me with an issue I've been having with switching between mouthpieces and styles. First of all, I play a Cannonball Vitage Reborn alto. For classical I use a Selmer C* with Vandoren 3.5 traditional and for jazz I use a Dukoff D6 with 3.5 ZZ's. I...