Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2002-09-28 22:27
Finding a new hand-faced mouthpiece in the price range you have specified may be difficult. You might check with Walter Grabner (who is a sponsor on these pages) or Roger Garrett (who is not but whose mouthpieces are available from the Woodwind & Brasswind -- his D model might serve). Otherwise, you can sometimes pick up a used or new old stock Bay MO-M (Medium Open tip, Medium facing length) or Pyne (you'll have to figure out which of his facings might meet your needs) for $75 - $100. I've been very lucky with three Bays that I picked up on eBay, every one was a winner -- but buying a mouthpiece that way, particularly when you don't know for sure what you will like is very risky. With the Grabner (which has received generally good reviews on this board) or the Garrett, you can at least try before you buy.
If you live near Buffalo, you might be able to hook up with Dan Johnston. He will tailor a mouthpiece for you and, the last I heard, his prices were still quite low, around $75 if I remember correctly.
Best regards,
jnk
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