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After five months of playing a Barone NY 7*, on tenor, I made a painful discovery: I went back to my first mouthpiece and my playing significantly improved. With my JodyJazz HR 7* and my tone is fuller and louder, my intonation is far more controllable and I have more fun playing.
Brief history: life-long (35 years) bass player, I started playing sax a year and a half ago for project studio purposes. Got hooked. Went from the JJ to a Dukoff H which I liked a lot but it chirped and sometimes squeeled. From the Dukoff I wanted to try another metal mouthpiece with a more refined fat sound. With upmost respect for Phil and all he has contributed to this forum I decided on the NY.
The big questions are: a) am I am just not developed enough as a player and I should hold on the NY; b) the NY needs tech attention, or c) I am just not compatible with the NY and should sell or trade for another metal piece.
Any thoughts appreciated.
Brief history: life-long (35 years) bass player, I started playing sax a year and a half ago for project studio purposes. Got hooked. Went from the JJ to a Dukoff H which I liked a lot but it chirped and sometimes squeeled. From the Dukoff I wanted to try another metal mouthpiece with a more refined fat sound. With upmost respect for Phil and all he has contributed to this forum I decided on the NY.
The big questions are: a) am I am just not developed enough as a player and I should hold on the NY; b) the NY needs tech attention, or c) I am just not compatible with the NY and should sell or trade for another metal piece.
Any thoughts appreciated.