Klarinet Archive - Posting 000484.txt from 1995/06

From: Mike Vaccaro <MVPROD@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: mouthpieces
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 1995 15:21:01 -0400

You folks wrote:

>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

If we are going to get into the subject of saxophone mouthpieces, let me
mention a few. For starters, the Meyer 5MM is a great choice for playing in
any type of commercial setting. The older the better. Easy to play. Also try
a rubber Beechler or a rubbber Berg Larsen. But the Meyer out shines them all
Sal Lozano

I agree with Sal. To go one step further get a mouthpiece maker like John
Yoakum or John Reilley or a great mouthpiece maker in your area to finish it
off. Sit with that person till it plays like you want it to.

Mike Vaccaro