Re: Reference 54 alto.....looking for a good mouthpiece!
May I also suggest the new Saxgourmet mouthpieces. I just picked up an Alto with a .080 facing. They are gold plated with the single screw lig on the bottom. They are extremely powerful when provoked, and they have a great softness when coddled.
I used to play on a Meyer 6M (not a NY, but damn close to it) and I have to believe that I can honestly say I won't ever pick that piece up again. Might even consider selling, but that's beside the point.
In all seriousness, the Saxgourmet line of mouthpieces are very new and very much worth a try. Just so you know, they have a large chamber and very pronounced cliff baffle. Playing @ ppp is as effortless as FFF. Effortless altissimo as well if that's your gig.
Not sure what kind of tone you are looking for, but these are definitely worth a spin for any serious saxophonist.
I'll go ahead and say the 4 words now just in case you are so inclined........"I told you so"
Best of luck!
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