I just moved to the Bay Area about a year ago and now work has settled down I'm starting to play regularly again. I would like new pieces for alto and tenor, but have no idea where to find either a quality inventory or someone who does custom work.
I've been a Meyer/Link kind of guy for years, just sifting through several mouthpices off the shelf, picking the best one, and making it work for me. But now I would rather spend the money and the time to get the RIGHT piece.
I've been getting by on Meyer Tenor 7 that produces a sound that just turns heads--it's one of those rare birds that I found after going through more than 20. It's not perfect though, and not suitable for every situation. On alto I have a Vandoren V16 7 that plays respectably well, but basically I was too lazy to spend an entire day again trying dozens of Meyers and Links and went for something consistent.
Back in Indiana there was Prowinds or WWBW, and I was familiar with some of the midwest mouthpiece men. But now I'm out here by myself, away from the studio and I have no idea where to start. I imagine there MUST be something up in Berkeley or San Fransisco...where do I go?
Thank you.
I've been a Meyer/Link kind of guy for years, just sifting through several mouthpices off the shelf, picking the best one, and making it work for me. But now I would rather spend the money and the time to get the RIGHT piece.
I've been getting by on Meyer Tenor 7 that produces a sound that just turns heads--it's one of those rare birds that I found after going through more than 20. It's not perfect though, and not suitable for every situation. On alto I have a Vandoren V16 7 that plays respectably well, but basically I was too lazy to spend an entire day again trying dozens of Meyers and Links and went for something consistent.
Back in Indiana there was Prowinds or WWBW, and I was familiar with some of the midwest mouthpiece men. But now I'm out here by myself, away from the studio and I have no idea where to start. I imagine there MUST be something up in Berkeley or San Fransisco...where do I go?
Thank you.