Klarinet Archive - Posting 000478.txt from 1995/06

From: Rob Hughes <rlhughes@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: mouthpieces
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 1995 11:39:59 -0400

The Meyer 5MM is something of and industry standard. Lots of players use
them, ranging fron Phil Woods to Jay Beckenstein. The tip opoening is
close to that of a C*. Try the Meyer with a #3 Vandoren Java and enjoy.
Rob Hughes

On
Tue, 20 Jun 1995, Chad Smith wrote:

> Hi all!
>
> A couple of questions...deleted stuff...>
> Now for the second question: I'm about to join a jazz ensemble at a local
> church, and I'm not about to go play on my C*, which is the only mouthpiece I
> have. A friend suggested a Meyer 5MM. I don't know anything about sax jazz
> mouthpieces (especially on alto, which is what I'll be playing). I played
lead
> tenor several years ago at SMU on an otto link, but I've heard not to use one
> on alto. Any sax guys out there? Help!
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> -chad smith
> csmith@-----.com
>