So I've been looking for new mouthpieces for my alto.
The classical one I think I'm going to go with is the Optimum AL3. Anyone have any comments on these? Consistency especially because I've played on one but I don't want to have to buy 30 to get one like the one I played. I currently have a Selmer S80 C*. I'd like something that plays a little more fluid and smoothly than it.
As for jazz, I'm looking for more of a Desmond style sound. I want to sound LIKE him while still adding some of my own personal touches for obvious reasons. I've done searches for this and have come up rather empty handed. All I've seen so far are some suggestions of the Morgan 3C and the Meyer G. Any comments on any of these? What facings are the generally played with the Meyer G? Are there any other mouthpieces that offer this type of sound? I really don't want to spend more than $200 on a mouthpiece so please keep than in mind.
Thanks!
The classical one I think I'm going to go with is the Optimum AL3. Anyone have any comments on these? Consistency especially because I've played on one but I don't want to have to buy 30 to get one like the one I played. I currently have a Selmer S80 C*. I'd like something that plays a little more fluid and smoothly than it.
As for jazz, I'm looking for more of a Desmond style sound. I want to sound LIKE him while still adding some of my own personal touches for obvious reasons. I've done searches for this and have come up rather empty handed. All I've seen so far are some suggestions of the Morgan 3C and the Meyer G. Any comments on any of these? What facings are the generally played with the Meyer G? Are there any other mouthpieces that offer this type of sound? I really don't want to spend more than $200 on a mouthpiece so please keep than in mind.
Thanks!