[Nefertiti]

Here's another great SYOS tenor saxophone mouthpiece I am reviewing today. This is the Michael Wilbur signature 8* tenor saxophone mouthpiece. This has some great power but not as bright as the SYOS Chad LB tenor mouthpiece I reviewed last year. Check out the full review with sound clips below.

https://www.neffmusic.com/blog/2020...ture-model-tenor-saxophone-mouthpiece-review/

 

[vbluesman]

If I could get a streamlined tenor piece in Barbie Hot Pink I'd jump in, I can't stand playing a full sized hard rubber tenor mouthpiece. The SYOS mouthpieces do sound good.

 

[Nefertiti]

If I could get a streamlined tenor piece in Barbie Hot Pink I'd jump in, I can't stand playing a full sized hard rubber tenor mouthpiece. The SYOS mouthpieces do sound good.

You're in luck! They have hot pink! https://www.neffmusic.com/blog/2020...re-model-soprano-saxophone-mouthpiece-review/

 

[keilmer]

Thank you for the test, Steve.
For what music / type of gigs would you use this mpc? Is it bright / loud enough e.g. for R&B, Rock gigs (sometimes you mention this point in your tests)?

An "immoral" question (because the Syos-scale isn't created by you) : from what values (based on the Syos-scale) for brightness / volume would you use a mouthpiece for this kind of gigs?
I'm not asking for the "exact" definition, only for an estimation based on your experience with different Syos pieces and with your own tests.

The Syos scale is perhaps the most important option to compare their different mouthpieces (apart of other tests e.g. on Youtube)
The offered sound examples on their web site are not helpful (e.g. because of very different recording situations for the different mpc's).

 

[Nefertiti]

Thank you for the test, Steve.
For what music / type of gigs would you use this mpc? Is it bright / loud enough e.g. for R&B, Rock gigs (sometimes you mention this point in your tests)?

An "immoral" question (because the Syos-scale isn't created by you) : from what values (based on the Syos-scale) for brightness / volume would you use a mouthpiece for this kind of gigs?
I'm not asking for the "exact" definition, only for an estimation based on your experience with different Syos pieces and with your own tests.

The Syos scale is perhaps the most important option to compare their different mouthpieces (apart of other tests e.g. on Youtube)
The offered sound examples on their web site are not helpful (e.g. because of very different recording situations for the different mpc's).

I think it would be great for jazz or R&B type playing. The Chad LB has more power and volume with more brightness in the tone so if I was concerned about cutting through the mix or being heard I might go with that. If that wasn't an issue and I wanted something less bright I would go with this one. Steve