I found a TL3 to be a welcome change from playing various S80s, (some refaced) and Rascher mouthpieces. It has the best response of all the tenor classical pieces I've tried, bar none. It does play different from an S80 though. Read my review here: http://forum.saxontheweb.net/showth...NO-COMMENTS)&p=1676636&viewfull=1#post1676636
Try both the TL3 and TL4 if you can. Also consider the T20. I personally found it too dark, but different strokes different folks.
What ligature are you currently using? If it is a Rovner, I recommend switching away. Regarding tip opening, use what just works. Don't go with "intended voices" or whatever. If it plays well, that's what matters. This especially applies to Vandoren designs; unlike some competitors, they generally know what they're doing and every piece plays well.
Try both the TL3 and TL4 if you can. Also consider the T20. I personally found it too dark, but different strokes different folks.
What ligature are you currently using? If it is a Rovner, I recommend switching away. Regarding tip opening, use what just works. Don't go with "intended voices" or whatever. If it plays well, that's what matters. This especially applies to Vandoren designs; unlike some competitors, they generally know what they're doing and every piece plays well.
