Received in US after only two weeks from order, the new hard rubber design which replaces Phil's Babbitt-Meyer reworks.
Mine is a 6 = .076". It seals well to reed, is easy to blow, and finish is as outstanding as one expects from Phil's reputation and experience. I'm using Java Red 2.5 with a Selmer Paris modern single-screw ligature.
This MP sounds just incredible with my (new to me) Ref 54 alto.
Default is bold and brassy but very versatile—also sensitive and sweet, or breathy subtle. Good control of timbre at different dynamics.
Round sweet brassy is what I had trouble with on old horn and MP. Now that it comes so easily, I have attention and energy for other stuff as advancing nube! To say nothing of more time practicing and less looking around for gear. I've tried around five of the top Meyer-influenced pieces; Le Son nails it--the only one I've kept.
Really happy with Le Son. Value of a reliable great sound is priceless.
Mine is a 6 = .076". It seals well to reed, is easy to blow, and finish is as outstanding as one expects from Phil's reputation and experience. I'm using Java Red 2.5 with a Selmer Paris modern single-screw ligature.
This MP sounds just incredible with my (new to me) Ref 54 alto.
Default is bold and brassy but very versatile—also sensitive and sweet, or breathy subtle. Good control of timbre at different dynamics.
Round sweet brassy is what I had trouble with on old horn and MP. Now that it comes so easily, I have attention and energy for other stuff as advancing nube! To say nothing of more time practicing and less looking around for gear. I've tried around five of the top Meyer-influenced pieces; Le Son nails it--the only one I've kept.
Really happy with Le Son. Value of a reliable great sound is priceless.