[82zman]

Anyone have any experience with the Aizen GR which is supposed to be based off Desmonds MC Gregory?

 

[bexleystorme]

I would also like to hear comments on the GR. There are a handful of these Desmond alto pieces around. It would be great to hear from anyone who has had experiences with a few of them.

I may well be mistaken but I have heard that the Morgan alto pieces are also inspired by this kind of sound?

 

[Saxaholic]

At one point I had searched the web for the GR mouthpieces and couldn't find any reviews on them. Doesn't mean they're not out there, I just couldn't find them.

The Morgan mouthpieces dont necessarily target the Desmond sound. However, they are made in a similar fashion to the vintage MC Gregory pieces: medium round chamber, scooped sidewalls, rollover baffle.

I would recommend the ML chamber in a small tip, and possibly request a slightly lower baffle profile. But, the stock piece as-is will tackle the Desmond stuff with no problem with a stiff reed. That being said, so will a ton of other pieces. It's much more about approach and style.

- Saxaholic

 

[82zman]

I recently purchased it and its really excellent at pulling off the Desmond vibe. To be sure Im not trying to copy him but just have a piece that gives you the tonal qualities to play with his inspiration. If you search the Alto MP thread I Recently wrote a bit about my experience with this MP. Search “Looking for the Desmond Vibe Aizen ASGR is it.”

 

[bexleystorme]

Thanks for the information on the Morgan. I also only hear good things about the Morgans.

There was also less noise about theMouthpiece cafe take 5 pieces, which have now been withdrawn.