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Firstly, why did I want to purchase a new mouthpiece? Well, apart from the fact that nearly every player I know is still on the search for that elusive ‘magical mouthpiece’, I had a important recording date at the start of November and I knew that the “new vintage” hard rubber slant that I had just wasn’t up to it. I had the HR Link (purchased in Jan 2010) re-faced by Morgan Fry in June, and whilst Morgan did a great job, the piece was still a little bright, and if I’m honest, not suited to my 1937 Selmer BA at all (the piece was hanging off the end of the crook and was still # up the top). The HR Link was awesome on my MACSAX Magnum, (a larger bore than the SBA), but as the SBA is my main jazz horn, I wanted a mouthpiece that would do the horn justice and yes, help my achieve that sound in my head.
I did some research, asked a few friends, fellow SBA owners and some of my past tutors, and the common thread was to try and get my hands on a early Florida, or NY link, as many people reported that these pieces worked really well on the SBA. Unfortunately, no-one in the UK or Ireland had any for sale and I wasn’t willing to spend £500+ buying blind from the US or beyond! I saw Eric’s thread on Sax on the Web advertising his new mouthpieces, emailed him (receiving very prompt and detailed replies) and decided to take a ‘punt’.
It was a gamble that has really paid off the piece is fantastic. The depth to the tone is something to behold and the intonation is flawless. Compared to the HR link it’s so much more suited to the SBA. This is without doubt the best piece I have played on my SBA. Much darker than my previous favourite, a Guardala Crescent and yet not lacking in punch, tonal or dynamic compass.
Find the rest of the review here: http://www.danforshaw.com/DanForshaw.com/News/News.html
ps I have no sponsorship or endorsement from Warburton, I do this for the benefit of the community..
I did some research, asked a few friends, fellow SBA owners and some of my past tutors, and the common thread was to try and get my hands on a early Florida, or NY link, as many people reported that these pieces worked really well on the SBA. Unfortunately, no-one in the UK or Ireland had any for sale and I wasn’t willing to spend £500+ buying blind from the US or beyond! I saw Eric’s thread on Sax on the Web advertising his new mouthpieces, emailed him (receiving very prompt and detailed replies) and decided to take a ‘punt’.
It was a gamble that has really paid off the piece is fantastic. The depth to the tone is something to behold and the intonation is flawless. Compared to the HR link it’s so much more suited to the SBA. This is without doubt the best piece I have played on my SBA. Much darker than my previous favourite, a Guardala Crescent and yet not lacking in punch, tonal or dynamic compass.
Find the rest of the review here: http://www.danforshaw.com/DanForshaw.com/News/News.html
ps I have no sponsorship or endorsement from Warburton, I do this for the benefit of the community..