[Cannonball24]

Hi,

My classical saxophone mouthpiece setup (on alto) has been Selmer S90 190 for quite some time now. I have liked it for the most part, but I occasionally feel that it can get a little too bright. I have seen that some other classical players like John Sampen & Taimur Sullivan play on it, but the 180 facing. Any info on these pieces would be helpful thanks. I like Selmer mouthpieces better for legit playing, so please nothing for vandoren mouthpieces.

 

[SiB0717]

What reeds are you playing on it?

 

[Cannonball24]

Vandoren V12 3's seem to be my best bet. Before that, reg. Vandoren 3.5

 

[thadnoland]

S80 / S90 refers to model #, not facing size.

Here is the a page from their catalog explaining the difference:



* Tip opening measurements are in millimeters.

 

[Cannonball24]

Yes, I am aware, used to play on S80 C* for a really long time. I am looking for differences in only the S90 model. Facings 170, 180, and 190. Thanks!

 

[SiB0717]

S80 / S90 refers to model #, not faacing size.

Here is the a page from their catalog explaining the difference:

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* Tip opening measurements are in millimeters.

He want a comparison on the S90 190 and 180 not the S80..

 

[thadnoland]

I see that now.

Only difference is the 190 is a slightly more open tip. This makes for the use of a slightly softer reeds. Or not. This becomes a personal matter as some use hard reeds on very open mpcs, and some use soft reeds on very closed mpcs. I don't think moving to a different tip opening is going to darken your sound. This is something that must be internalized and comes with hours blowing the saxophone.

It takes a while to develop your personal sound. Just keep at it, maybe try a different type of reed. I think V12s might be on the brighter side of the tonal spectrum.

When I was studying classical saxophone in college as a performance major, I had great success producing a nice dark and centered tone with a Rousseau NC4, w/ a horseshoe chamber.

Also the Selmer Larry Teal is very nice mpc, w/ a round chamber.

 

[bruce bailey]

The brightness shouldn't be much different between any of the facings. Hard to imagine an S-90 being too bright!