[RegSopAlto]

Hi,
I blow a Dukoff D6 on Alto. I am satisfied with my current set-up.
I would like to purchase a back-up mouthpiece that would have similar qualities as the Dukoff, the edge to hold my own with the guitar and synthersizers. If possible in hard rubber, but, I am willing to go metal with the back-up.

I am looking to go no higher than $225.
I will be using a Buecher B4. Until I can get a Cannonball.
I have played since 1977. Was a Music Major played for a few years with day jobs on the side. Took a break, eight years, back to serious practice and just joined a band a couple of weeks ago.
I will be playing jazz standards, smooth jazz, funk and RnB.

I would appreciate any suggestions. I will test out any pieces suggested at some music stores.

Thanks
Reg

 

[Grumps]

If it's a back-up, why not buy the same piece? I've got a couple spares of my favorites.

 

[jmm1713]

get a metal arb

 

[RegSopAlto]

If it's a back-up, why not buy the same piece? I've got a couple spares of my favorites.

Grumps,
I thought of that, but I wanted to get away from the metal if possible. If I can't find a back-up that I'm satisfied with I might have to.
Thanks,
Reg

 

[Grumps]

RPC high baffle then... but it won't be your back-up for long.

 

[RegSopAlto]

get a metal arb

jmm1713,
Thanks for the suggestion. An arb will be on the list to check out.

Reg

 

[Reedsplinter]

If you want a rubber piece, I second the RPC; be sure to check those out.

 

[RegSopAlto]

RPC high baffle then... but it won't be your back-up for long.

Grumps and trhummer,

Thanks for the RPC suggestion. I will also try out the RPC high baffle.

Reg

 

[CountSpatula]

You won't be disappointed RegSopAlto

 

[Reedsplinter]

The RPC will cost you just a little more than your $225 limit (not much more, though). But the cost-to-quality ratio with these pieces is excellent; don't tell Ron C., but he could probably charge a lot more for these.

 

[CountSpatula]

Well yeah...just look at other...guys making gold mouthpieces...hehe.

 

[MojoBari]

Vandoren Jumbo Java, Lamberson DD (probably too much $).

But the Jumbo with a hand finishing from a refacer would be tough to beat and would probably be within your budget.

 

[J.Max]

I was going to say a Jumbo Java also...it has the same type of baffle as the Dukoff, but it's hard rubber and generally well made.

 

[Jolle]

I've recently tried the BergLarsen hard rubber, and they're about your price range I believe. Personally i love the big sound of this rather flexible piece (in my eyes). It has a shape that resembles metal pieces more than the other hard rubber pieces I play(ed) on. It has a rather similar feel to my metal piece. For me that would be a plus.

 

[RegSopAlto]

MojoBari , J.Max and CountSpatula,

Thanks for your recommendations. I will add them to the list.

Reg

 

[RegSopAlto]

"I've recently tried the Berg Larsen hard rubber, and they're about your price range I believe. " Jolle.

Jolle,
I blew a Berg Larsen on tenor 80-82, before I switched to a Dukoff . I'll have to put Berg Larsen on my try list also.

Thanks,

Reg