[tomsch]

I recently switched to a 82Z tenor as my main gig horn simply because it plays so well and has the ability to cut through a Funk/R&B band when needed. I am finding that my mpc choice has changed over my Couf though. I'm currently using one of the two Mojo-modified Guardala LT Studios. On the Couf I preferred the one with a more compact sound while the Yamaha responds MUCH better to the more open Studio with the baffle lowered in the first 1/4". Even my RPC 115B seems to work better on the Yamaha over the Couf.

What is the rest of you 82Z tenor players using?

 

[elguapo]

82z

I'm using a Ponzol M1 that was tweaked by Mojo. I can cover everthing from standards to R&B with the M1. Not exactly sure what Mojo did but he made a good MPC into a great one.

 

[saxxsymbol]

I have had a vintage levelaire, a dukoff D-8 and am now using a Jody Jazz classic #7 and Jody Jazz DV-7. the JJ's are the best sounding and responding mouthpieces i've ever played from the bottom to altissimo. My first experience with the DV was I couldn't believe the sound was me!! sounded like I just spent a year or two practicing 8 hours a day. the leap in tone quality was astounding.i'm just a couple of hours a week player so it made a huge impact on me.

 

[sjonesjrmd]

Im using a Guardala

I moved from a Metal Link to a Guardala crescent.

 

[jazzhart]

I use a Ponzol ML 100 attached to a Ponzol neck. Really opens up the horn and gives me the sound I have been looking to create for many years.

 

[sinkdraiN]

...an STM here.

 

[rapabq]

I've been using a Runyon Quantum #10 in white delrin (plastic) with much success. It can whisper or peel paint as needed. Intonation is spot-on. Overall, I would call this set-up "flexible and edgy", but it works very well in our large praise band.

 

[Saxplayer1]

I have a Jody Jazz DV 7* I'm using with both my Silver Z and Ref. 36 tenors. Awesome for R&B, Funk, Fusion & Rock. I played a few at Scimonetti's before buying this one. For the most part, the pieces are very consistant and wonderfully made. I prefer it over my old Guardala Studio.

 

[chops2200]

I just got a Yamaha Z tenor a week ago, and I've been playing a metal Berg Larsen on it, 110/2 SMS. Sounds great, real compact sound.

 

[kage62]

Meyer 5 suits me well

 

[kjetil_bari]

I use an Italian wooden mouthpiece called Pomarico (7*). Soft and crisp at the same time, projects like mad and soothes even the savagest of beats.

 

[thejoyofsax]

I play a Beechler bellite #5.

 

[shmuelyosef]

Everything I tried works great...depends on the sound you want. I just use my standby older Link and Barone Hollywood

 

[FireRescueFL]

I use a Ponzol M1 (110) for the traditional stuff and a Barone Contemporary when I need her to rip for the funk stuff.

---Chris

 

[BariMelt]

I'm playing aa Ponzol M2+ S. Mostly Rock/R&B. I also pulled out a Runyon Quantum #11 that I haven't played in a couple of years the other day that plays real well. Not quite as smooth as the Ponzol, but a big sounding piece. I'd like to try, I know people will bash him if I say his name, a Sugal KWII. Anyone using that combination?
Also thinking about a Barone or Ponzol neck. Any experiences? It currently has the G1 neck.