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Hi! I'm sorry if this post is in the wrong section; I've been a long time lurker of these forums but just recently joined.
I'm looking into buying a new metal mouthpiece for my alto. I currently play a Selmer S80 (size G) with a Yamaha YAS-82Z, size 2 1/2 Java reeds. I'm hoping to get a brighter and more edgier tone, with more response and attack. I would say I'm between intermediate and advanced, started with classical saxophone, and moved towards jazz.
As many of you know, a large city like NYC does not have a very wide selection of mouthpieces. Sam Ash and Roberto's have great Jody Jazz's or Theo Wannes, but they are well over my price limit ($250). I have tried Otto Link Tone Masters (sz. 7), and that seems to be the best option as of yet. I also tried the Vandoren Java, Jumbo Java and V16 but I was not very comfortable with them.
After looking at WWBW, I see that they have Runyons, Berg Larsens and Beechlers at $200. The Berg Larsen 80/2 I tried at Roberto's was also very nice, but they priced it at $450 (probably a different model).
I realize this is not an easy process, but I would love it if anyone could recommend me a mouthpiece in my price range. I am looking at the Runyon Smooth Bore + Quantum, the Beechler Bellite, and the Berg Larsen 80/2. I want something that is loud, vibrant, and edgy. Any used deals are appreciated as well.
Thank you! Sorry for the long post.
I'm looking into buying a new metal mouthpiece for my alto. I currently play a Selmer S80 (size G) with a Yamaha YAS-82Z, size 2 1/2 Java reeds. I'm hoping to get a brighter and more edgier tone, with more response and attack. I would say I'm between intermediate and advanced, started with classical saxophone, and moved towards jazz.
As many of you know, a large city like NYC does not have a very wide selection of mouthpieces. Sam Ash and Roberto's have great Jody Jazz's or Theo Wannes, but they are well over my price limit ($250). I have tried Otto Link Tone Masters (sz. 7), and that seems to be the best option as of yet. I also tried the Vandoren Java, Jumbo Java and V16 but I was not very comfortable with them.
After looking at WWBW, I see that they have Runyons, Berg Larsens and Beechlers at $200. The Berg Larsen 80/2 I tried at Roberto's was also very nice, but they priced it at $450 (probably a different model).
I realize this is not an easy process, but I would love it if anyone could recommend me a mouthpiece in my price range. I am looking at the Runyon Smooth Bore + Quantum, the Beechler Bellite, and the Berg Larsen 80/2. I want something that is loud, vibrant, and edgy. Any used deals are appreciated as well.
Thank you! Sorry for the long post.
