Thanks, I'll be printing this out. A couple of these guys may be retired.

 

You could add the great Ben Allen to that list.

 

I second this!

 

I would take Morgan Fry and Eric Falcon off that list because of their reputation issues in the past. Lawrie Waldron is not active for many years as far as I know. I would add James Bunte to that list also.


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Interesting.
What are the criteria to make it on that list? I am guessing that you didn't try them all yourself.
And a small suggestion:
It would be handy to mention where they are located. At least the country, and perhaps even the city would be my suggestion.
You have included the country for some of them, but didn't mention it for others (like Philtone, who is located in France) ....

 

Jo Schnabl is retired (or at least currently inactive) according to his website. There was recently a different thread going on about Germany-based refacers.

 

I’d heard there was some controversy with Matt Voss as well?

I’d also add John Reilly

John Reilly "The Mouthpiece Doctor"

John Reilly The Mouthpiece Doctor

www.jrmpcdr.com

And I think Phil Barone is retired from mpc work.

 

No list would be complete without the infamous Blackwood Joe.

 

Perhaps you are thinking of “Best Mouthpiece Defacers”.

 

How do we know they are the best? Was there a competition? LOL!
Or are these just the most well known mouthpiece re-facers?

 

The best ? a list of refacers would be better me thinks. As for the best, this is extremely subjective. You have listed numerous makers but do they all offer refacing services? regardless, its good to see such a list.

 

I'd also recommend putting the link for Jimmy Jensen's own shop which he now runs with Simon Harding. Not only are both passionate about their craft, but they're really great guys, too! https://www.jhwinds.com/

 

I would suggest to take the word best out and just call it list. And sad to say that due to some issues not related to skill but business dealings and possibly forum issues, some will not be added to the list.

I think we can agree that Theo is up there when it come's to refacing. He doesn't do it anymore correct? But he has compiled a list but probably not updated.

Mouthpiece Refacing - Theo Wanne

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Thanks for adding Max to the list.

 

Thanks guys for the positive comments. Will make adjustments to some of the listings and add those that I missed out.

With regards to using the word ‘Best’, it’s used the same way as one would when they list who are some of the best saxophonists. It’s ultimately purely subjective.

I’ve also added a disclaimer on the article that these are not meant to be recommendations, but just a collection of data of what I’ve read on this forum and the wider internet.

I had to make a difficult decision not to include any of my personal judgement into this list, and just include as many people as I could find. We all have our negative traits don’t we. As much as someone may have a bad attitude or don’t return your mouthpiece, others have also got their holy grail pieces from the same guy. So my aim was to lay it out there and everyone can make their own call.

please do let me know if there is anyone else I have missed!

 

I had to make a difficult decision not to include any of my personal judgement into this list, and just include as many people as I could find. We all have our negative traits don’t we. As much as someone may have a bad attitude or don’t return your mouthpiece, others have also got their holy grail pieces from the same guy. So my aim was to lay it out there and everyone can make their own call.

It still seems irresponsible to me to include people with a track record of taking people's money and not delivering the work paid for or refunding the payment and returning the mouthpiece. As an extreme example, if Dave Guardala had done refacing before producing his own mouthpieces and later turning to fraud, should he be included on the list? Making note of a track record of poor business practices (or outright scamming) seems very different from judging how good someone's work is.

 

Sebastian Knox , once Ted klums apprentice was acknowledged by TheSaxophonist.org for his hand made mouthpiece / 2021 Jazz Mouthpiece of the year.

 

I’m 99.9% certain that Rafael Navarro isn’t refacing mouthpieces anymore. I’m not sure how much he has to do with the company that bears his name, but I could be wrong on both counts.

 

Ive updated the post and also included some legendary refacers who are not with us anymore. Let me know if there are anymore whom I missed out!

 

Ive updated the post.

Istvan Gabor is listed twice on the list.

 

Thank you! Edited and included John Thomas too

 

I'm glad to see Greg Weir on the list. I have a few of his pieces. I recently sold my MK VI Bari to a working pro.
He brought his own pieces to try the Bari including an SYOS. I let him try my GW "link" and he sounded much better,
my wife (and a no holds barred critic) agreed. I included the piece in the sale. I bought the piece a while ago, and went back to look at my conversations on SOTW and found that I paid $60.00 for this piece, so I am a fan of his well made reasonably priced pieces.

 

where is this list?

 

@bombshell Can you post the list here and then edit it as updates are submitted?

 

If not added already, add:

The Great Bob Carpenter
Bob’s Page | WWS

Adam Niewood
Mouthpieces - Niewood

Brian Powell & Erik Greiffenhagen
Mouthpiece Guys

I'm actually floored that Brian and Erik were omitted from this thread, considering what giants they are in the mouthpiece refacing world.

EDIT: I just saw the OP's site is no longer active. Oh well, maybe this info can help someone.

 

Tommaso Troncon at Roberto's in NYC does a great job. He should be added to the list as well. He's also a pleasure to work with on a personal level.