[Aholloway17]

I currently play a Jumbo Java T-95 on a Selmer SA80. When I play very hard and the Sax is nice and warm I can get that hard edgey sound. I was thinking of moving to a new MP that would produce an hard edgey sound without making my eyes pop out from all the pressure...aany suggestions? :lol:

 

[dpwadw]

edgy sound...

Beechler Diamond Inlay - small chamber (a hard rubber piece)

Size 5 or 6 don't require too much air, but are loud and edgy.

 

[No Clever Name]

You should certainly be able to get a bright, edgy sound out of a Jumbo Java T95. If you have not already, try a different reed; I like V16s at the moment, but Java, ZZ, and Superials have all worked for me on my Jumbo Java.

If you still don't get the sound you're looking for, try a Dukoff.

 

[The Martin]

And if you like edgy but full-bodied I recommend a Runyon Quantum 12.

 

[Frank D]

This is the kind of question where everyone suggests the kind of mouthpiece they're using.

If you like the sound of your mouthpiece but are blowing too hard to get it, switch to a softer reed.

 

[SilverNeck20]

I used to use a Jumbo Java, talk about having an edge. I though it had too much of an edge for my taste, and switched after a while.

You don't need to go for a new mpc, you have a reed problem.

Whatever you do, dont switch to a SR Fusion, which is what I'm using now. Is that OK Frank D?

 

[Balladeer]

Here are 3 inexpensive things:

(1) Try using a Rico Plastic Cover reed with your mouthpiece, and don't go harder; go softer if you can.
(2) If you use a Rovner switch to a regular 2-screw lig.
(3) Take just a little more mouthpiece in your mouth.

 

[GHawk]

Yep....Plasticovers or Vandoren ZZ's of V16's will give an edgier sound.

 

[rapabq]

I have to agree with "The Martin" about the Runyon Quantum. I just bought one from Paul Coats (a great man to do business with) and it can be a real paint peeler. However, the beauty of this piece is that it can also play pp wonderfully. All of this without the eye-popping, breath-robbing effects you describd. I use a delrin #10 with either plasticovers or fibracells on my 82Z for either raunchy or lovely, whichever is required.

 

[The Martin]

I play my Quantum 12 (0,108 opening) with Vandoren V16 2,5 mostly without the spoiler. That's a perfect combination for "my" Jazz "combo".
Nice warm sound when you take it easy, cuts if pushed. But like I said, with body.

Now when I play tenor in "my" fun/carnaval/whatsallwecallit band (battling 5 trumpets, 3 euph an 2 trombones) I put in the spoiler and put on a V16 3 and make the trombonists shiver :twisted:
(most of the time I play trombone in that band :shock


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