Stuffy alternatives
I enjoy the flexibility and the comfort of Meyer mouthpieces, and played them exclusively when I was in the military and for many years to follow. They are very flexible when matched correctly to the horn, and they can be very comfortable in long gigs.
I would go to a shop that has multiple facings and chambers and try the one that works best with your horn.
I have had success with Eugene Rousseau mouthpieces on alto, for their mouthpiece blank is very similar to the Meyer. I use the JDX model for rock work (baffle) on Alto and do not have to use a different brand of reed. Very clear, centered tone, with nice projection.
I had problems with stuffiness when matching a Meyer mouthpiece to my Antigua tenor. I recently purchased a Kessler Custom oL7Pro +2 and am very pleased. It is easily controlled and has a very consistant sound throughout the register. It feels like the Meyer tenor mouthpiece as far as beak is concerned, but the sound is very meaty and flexible.
I enjoy the flexibility and the comfort of Meyer mouthpieces, and played them exclusively when I was in the military and for many years to follow. They are very flexible when matched correctly to the horn, and they can be very comfortable in long gigs.
I would go to a shop that has multiple facings and chambers and try the one that works best with your horn.
I have had success with Eugene Rousseau mouthpieces on alto, for their mouthpiece blank is very similar to the Meyer. I use the JDX model for rock work (baffle) on Alto and do not have to use a different brand of reed. Very clear, centered tone, with nice projection.
I had problems with stuffiness when matching a Meyer mouthpiece to my Antigua tenor. I recently purchased a Kessler Custom oL7Pro +2 and am very pleased. It is easily controlled and has a very consistant sound throughout the register. It feels like the Meyer tenor mouthpiece as far as beak is concerned, but the sound is very meaty and flexible.
