[Svenne]

Hi
I've just unherited a nice alto mark VI 1956, and having a great time learning to play the sax :mrgreen:
Along with the sax I got some mouthpieces and I discovered that some of them was for the tenor. Threre was only a selmer jazz metal for the alto and this is not optimal for me, since I'm a beginner. I bought a yamaha 4c, but it would be nice if I could get a better piece for the alto (e.g. a Phil-tone Meyer 5M).
Here are some of the pieces, the question is what can I expect to get doing a trade-off or should I rather sell them?
Finn (Denmark)

 

[bruce bailey]

If you are starting out, use the 4C and wait a while. You can't go wrong with a Selmer S-80 C* as it matches well to your horn and has been the standard for years. I use the same in an S-80 D and I have played for over 50 years.
Nice catch on the great horn!

 

[Pete Thomas]

Although the Phil Tone Meyer is very good by all accounts, there is no reason why the Selmer metal shouldn't be just as good for you (at the same stage of development) . It's down to what suits you.

I will second the opinion that a 4C is a great mouthpiece and no harm in sticking with that until you find something you prefer, and that should be something you try out, not just based on hearsay.

 

[RandyJ]

The only reason the Selmer might not be "optimal" for you (as a beginner) would be if it has some huge tip opening.

 

[jlima]

I say practice alto on the 4C and keep the Otto Link for when, in 1-2 years, you realize that the real horn is actually the tenor
Just kidding.
But seriously, keep the Otto Link, if you're not really desperate for money, because later you may regret having sold it. I know I regret having sold a 1950's Tone Master when I was playing mostly alto (not anymore).

 

[Svenne]

Thanks for the advice! And thanks Pete for kickstarting my saxplaying with your video ..
BTW there's a little stamp on the side of the last Otto Link that reads L&r (the "r" looks looks more like a symbol). I haven't seen it on any pics. of the Link pieces, I found on the web.