[dogster]

So Ron called me and said my RPC MPC is ready to ship I will let you know how good it is on my new Keilwerth Nickel / Silver Tenor sax

 

[Grumps]

So it's been about two months. That's usually when he says you'll get a custom order.

 

[dogster]

Hey Grumps how are you ?

Doug

 

[John Laughter]

WELL worth the wait!

 

[Grumps]

Hey Grumps how are you ?

Doin' good. Ron called me also about a piece he's making for me. As it's intended as a back-up, there's no rush. Still... the last time I ordered a back-up custom made from him, it became my #1.

 

[JL]

.. the last time I ordered a back-up custom made from him, it became my #1.

That happened to me too...

These are great mpcs. Dogster, I forget, what model RPC are you getting?

 

[TMadness1013]

Make sure you chat with Ron & ask him for what strength reed he recommends. I got my RPC & liked it...but LOVED it after I went from a 3M RJS to a 3S. Enjoy!

 

[Dr G]

That happened to me too...

These are great mpcs. Dogster, I forget, what model RPC are you getting?

Ron's classic Rollover .105 as I recall - among the first designs Ron offered.

 

[madav]

So it's been about two months. That's usually when he says you'll get a custom order.

well that's better timing than for me.. I ordered back in the beginning or April, and it's just been shipped.(!)

 

[dogster]

Well I got the MPC and it is a 120 high baffle and I am finding it more difficult to get the lower notes .Is it because I have a Keilwerth SX90 which is a larger bore or am I not use the the MPC yet ?

 

[Dr G]

Well I got the MPC and it is a 120 high baffle and I am finding it more difficult to get the lower notes .Is it because I have a Keilwerth SX90 which is a larger bore or am I not use the the MPC yet ?

Huh? I thought your previous thread said that it was a .105 rollover. What were you expecting?

If it is intended for you: What reeds have you tried?

 

[dogster]

I thought it was a classic rollover 105 ? I have used what he sent me which is 2.5 reeds . Oh well I think its way to open for me

 

[Dr G]

Time for a call. There's somebody else out there with another wrong RPC 'piece.

 

[dogster]

Ok don't you think that a 120 is a little too open ?

 

[saxphil]

Well I got the MPC and it is a 120 high baffle and I am finding it more difficult to get the lower notes .Is it because I have a Keilwerth SX90 which is a larger bore or am I not use the the MPC yet ?

Take some time with it, and experiment with reeds.
Break in new ones, lig up,lig back sort of thing.

Find your center with each.

I would think that a high baffle RPC .120 would blow like a .105 -.108 Link, but I'm guessing.

 

[Dr G]

Ok don't you think that a 120 is a little too open ?

No - but I play .120-.135 with rollover baffle.

For you, likely yes - especially if you talked with Ron and he suggested a .105 rollover.

 

[Rackety Sax]

Ok don't you think that a 120 is a little too open ?

Yeah, especially if you ordered a .105. What the heck's going on dogster, you say you ordered a 105 rollover and got a 120 high baffle and now you are asking if 120 is too open? Send the thing back already and get the right mouthpiece.

 

[dogster]

Well I have been playing it for the second day and I have used a softer reed and its working better however I need to generate more wind and stream to get it going . I guess I am not a very good player . I play the clarinet and flute very well and the alto sax is good . the tenor Keilwerth has been a little harder. It's making me want to sell my whole set-up and just concentrate on my other Instruments 1

 

[Dr G]

Well I have been playing it for the second day...

Did you ever call Ron to confirm that this mouthpiece was intended for you and not a mailing mistake?

Maybe you shouldn't be playing it if it is intended for someone else.

If you just want to play a mouthpiece that is too large for you, PM me and I'll send you something.

This is not about working harder to get a good sound - practice, sure, but greater physical exertion for its own sake is not a good path.

 

[dogster]

Did you ever call Ron to confirm that this mouthpiece was intended for you and not a mailing mistake?

Maybe you shouldn't be playing it if it is intended for someone else.

If you just want to play a mouthpiece that is too large for you, PM me and I'll send you something.

This is not about working harder to get a good sound - practice, sure, but greater physical exertion for its own sake is not a good path.

Yes spoke to Ron and he told me some things to try and he made this one especially for me . He said me being a good flute player this MPC would
help me a lot with the sax. I will give it a few more days and he said he would redo it if needed .

Doug