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We’ve all read numerous threads here on SOTW that include recommendations for certain “boutique” mouthpieces and various rebranded Asian saxophones. We see the names bandied about so much that we begin to get the feeling that these are widely used and/or generally accepted brands. I call this “The SOTW Effect.” I am in no way doubting the quality of these mouthpieces and saxophones, but is their use commonplace outside of the SOTW community? And if so, how widely accepted are they in your experience?
Again, I am not implying, nor should you infer, that these SOTW-favored brands are anything less than outstanding. I just want to know if any of you are seeing many non-SOTW people out there using them. Most non-SOTW musicians and techs that I come into contact with have not even heard of them, and most of those who have heard of them are still using something else.
Again, I am not implying, nor should you infer, that these SOTW-favored brands are anything less than outstanding. I just want to know if any of you are seeing many non-SOTW people out there using them. Most non-SOTW musicians and techs that I come into contact with have not even heard of them, and most of those who have heard of them are still using something else.