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Vintage Mouthpiece

I play on a Pre-Babbit Otto Link 6* Hard Rubber. It has a baffled chamber and is nearly spotless as far as wear. I really hav…

18 years ago
by selmerman1 (4 posts)

Newbie parent of sax player

My son has signed up to play the alto sax next year. The school recommends either a Yamaha yas23 or a Selmer AS500. I know ab…

18 years ago
by musicman_horton (19 posts)

mouthpiece question

Since starting to play again, I was thinking that a good rubber/plastic mouthpiece might be easier for me to get used to and…

18 years ago
by jwaltb (15 posts)

Sax Mute

I tried one of those sax mutes mentioned in discussion, I really didn't like it at all. Be interested to hear others opinion.…

18 years ago
by dee (23 posts)

What mpc do you recommend for under $250?

I play a Dukoff metal D6 on a early 70's Selmer MKVI Tenor. It was a good piece 20 years ago. I want a new metal mpc with a s…

18 years ago
by johnsonfromwisconsin (767 posts)

Vandoren Java Tenor MPC? Anyone tried them?

These mouthpiece seem to really have what i'm looking for, but i don't know anything about them because no one around here ha…

18 years ago
by MarkLavelle (300 posts)

intonation through the scale

Hey all you knowledgeable people - I have yet another question to pick your brain with. I find that the middle C on my horn -…

18 years ago
by jwaltb (15 posts)

C melody mouth piece help

I heard there are C melody mouth pieces but you can use a alto or a tenor mouth piece. Which one will produce a better sound…

18 years ago
by Tbone (120 posts)

Reed Cases

I just wanted to spread the word on a manufacturer of some really neat reed cases. There is a company called KenKase Music th…

18 years ago
by SQ1 (13 posts)

selmer soloist short shank e

i want one. anyone know where i can get one? anyone want to sell one? anyone have one and can tell me how good it sounds and…

18 years ago
by barisax999 (400 posts)

I just *accidently* found a GREAT mouthpiece combo.

I was playing around with some of my alto mouthpieces today, and I discovered a GREAT mouthpiece combo! I put my Jody Jazz Cl…

18 years ago
by chiamac (586 posts)

quest soprano

has anybody ever heard of this brand?? I don't know who the heck it is. Somebody placed a craigslist ad in my area for a ques…

18 years ago
by gregoryrh (21 posts)

Jody Jazz ESP Soprano Mouthpiece

I just got a metal ESP mouthpiece, cost me $210 but I must say it gets a really focused sound that still has that full jazzy…

18 years ago
by goofy_boots (5 posts)

Need help to find jazz mpc for pro sax

Alright, I transferred from a Conn 20M alto sax with a precision mpc and got a Selmer Super action 80 series 2 alto. I want a…

18 years ago
by karmalady (3 posts)

Francois Louis for Alto Runyon Custom???

Hi, Does anybody know what FL size i would need to fit an Alto Runyon Custom piece? I already have an XL Sop lig for my sopra…

18 years ago
by The_§ax (147 posts)

For my own personal benfit, Want a new Legit Mouthpiece.

Hello everyone, I have played threw my S90 and my S80 and now I just want something more. I have been here a while and read…

18 years ago
by selmerfan (67 posts)

morgan "vintage" tenor mpc

I recently bought a Vintage Morgan #8 tenor sax mpc and I expected a warm, round sound. However, it sounds more "edgy" than I…

18 years ago
by CountSpatula (602 posts)

How much is my mouthpiece worth?

I have a mint condition Selmer Paris C Metal Jazz Alto Saxophone mouthpiece and I bought it for quite a bit of money and was…

18 years ago
by definition (963 posts)

Need help making mouthpiece decision!

hey saxquest people. I just bought a new Alto, and I'm about to sell my old one. I have three mouthpieces to sell with it. I…

18 years ago
by connsaxman_jim (2336 posts)

making case stronger

i'm taking a trip Europe and i'm worried about my bari's safty. i dont want to have to drop $600 for a flight case. is there…

18 years ago
by Tbone (120 posts)

New Mouthpiece?

Well I jus got my new Yamaha YAS-62 II today and i am wondering what type of mouthpiece would be best to get a jazz sound. I…

18 years ago
by Jgarrett927 (10 posts)

Looking for a new (or old) Tenor

I am a Freshman in college, and am looking for a Tenor Sax. I know that a lot of people here play vintage saxes and I am look…

18 years ago
by johnsonfromwisconsin (767 posts)

calling out Stiles B

I found another Harrison ligature and it has your name written all over it! It is in great condition with little wear on the…

18 years ago
by Stiles B (101 posts)

Vandoren Optimum ligature - snake oil or the bee's knees?

Looking at pictures of the thing, what seems to distinguish it from most other ligs is the pressure plates which allow it to…

18 years ago
by reclininglion (5 posts)

Confused about tip opening

I've been lurking for a short time, reading the wisdom collected here and thinking about a new mouthpiece. I'm not quite a be…

18 years ago
by SQ1 (13 posts)
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