Klarinet Archive - Posting 000082.txt from 2005/11

From: "KEVIN J FAY" <kevinfay3020@-----.net>
Subj: RE: [kl] saxophone question
Date: Mon, 07 Nov 2005 01:02:18 -0500

Ed Lacy asked for opinions:

<<<My usual setup: For classical, an old, old Selmer C* mouthpiece, or a
newer Vandoren Optimum, with #3 reeds, usually Zonda, but sometimes
Vandoren. For jazz, either a Rousseau JDX8 or a Berg Larsen 90/0, with
Rico Royal reeds, #2.5. For both of these mouthpieces, I usually use a
Harrison gold ligature, but sometimes a Rovner or BG fabric-type
ligature.

I would be interested to hear if any others on the list have resolved
this question for themselves.>>>

I'd use the C* with a softer reed - little edgier sound w/o a big increase
in volume. (You don't want the conductor's palm in your face all night.) I
like V16 Vandies for commercial work.

The suggestion of another poster for the "commercial" mouthpieces of the
'40s is a good one, I think. You can get a Brilhart 5* for about what,
thirty bucks? Nice sound, easy to control, flexible intonation. They were
good enough for the likes of Johnny Hodges, Woody Herman and Maceo Parker,
could work for you.

I'd have a tough time not overpowering on the Berg Larsen. (You're probably
better than I am, though). I sound like a chain saw if the baffle's too
high.

Best of luck!

kjf

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