[E.L. The Sax]

i have a china soprano, it plays a bit warmer than a yamaha 475(?, the inter. model) and i've been looking for a classical mpc for it. i have a vintage classical metal E mpc that came with it but my sax teacher says that is much too wide for legit work. i've also tried a S80 C* and didnt like it, it felt like i'm not even blowing air through it. the E has that nice "pop" to the notes that i enjoy but i would like it to be warmer and somewhat smooth. also an opening that isnt as wide. i'm sorry if i'm vague, please ask any other questions that may help me. thanks!
-E.L.

 

[barefootsax]

I like the S80 D on soprano, I get a great sound from it, I also have a vandoren v5 s25, i love that too.

 

[J.Max]

It sort of depends on what kind of sound you're looking for, but as a general recommendation, try the Vandoren V5 series, or the Vandoren Optimum SL4. You'll need a harder reed with any classical mouthpiece because the facing is always going to be closer.

 

[bradshawm]

J. Max is right in that it would help to know what kind of sound you are going for. If you are newer to the soprano, at this point just buy a good quality mouthpiece that affords you the ability to learn the best without the mouthpiece getting in the way.

I am a fan of the SL3 or SL4 and there was an SL4 in the market section this morning. I think the asking price was $55. They normally run about $90 and the seller is claiming it is in excellent condition so the price is good. The morgan protone is also good if you can find one, very easy to play and reasonably priced. Junk Dude might still have some in stock.

Good luck.

 

[Little Sax]

[...] i have a vintage classical metal E mpc that came with it but my sax teacher says that is much too wide for legit work. [...]

That's just ridiculous. I was using that exact setup for "legit" work and it was perfectly fine. (If he's saying that it's too wide for you, right now, that's a different story.)

Although I now prefer a Barone Vintage mpc for most of my soprano work, I find those vintage metal Selmers very versatile. I have a C, 2 Es, and a G. (The only reason I have the C is for a "different" sound on a Csop and I was using Vandoren 4s with it.) The Es worked great for blending, and the G was a savior when I was soloing outside over a concert band...

 

[king koeller]

Soprano Sax mouthpiece's from Morgan...

You need to try the Morgan Classical soprano saxophone mouthpiece.
I use a Jazz model, 7J, with a .070" tip opening but his closer tipped pieces are superb!!
You''ll be pleasantly surprised by how full, rich and clear his pieces are!

Call Junk Dude fast!!!

Time is running out!

In the time that you read this post, most of his pieces have been sold!!

 

[J.Max]

You need to try the Morgan Classical soprano saxophone mouthpiece.
I use a Jazz model, 7J, with a .070" tip opening but his closer tipped pieces are superb!!
You''ll be pleasantly surprised by how full, rich and clear his pieces are!

Call Junk Dude fast!!!

Time is running out!

In the time that you read this post, most of his pieces have been sold!!

He hasn't had the classical soprano piece in a long time. In fact, it's not even listed on the site at all. The closest you'll find on Junkdude's site is a Morgan Vintage 1C, but that's a very different mouthpiece.

 

[bruce bailey]

A number of pieces will work. I like the Selmer C*, C** or D, the stock Yamahas, most of the Vandorens.

 

[bari_saxxy]

I have a two Vandoren soprano mouthpieces for sale right now. I have a S15 and SL4. They are both excellent for classical playing. One of the best things about the Vandoren mouthpieces is the superb intonation. Please PM me or email me at karbogast AT gmail DOT com for details if you are interested.