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Forum » Welcome to Saxophone.org! » just introducing myself....and a question as well.... by slimsaxman (12 posts) 16 years ago just introducing myself....and a question as well.... I've been reading stuff here for quite some time. Thought I should finally say something. Okay, I bought a Berg metal piece (105/2, SMS, 7) a year ago, as I wanted a little brighter, edgier sound on my tenor. Well, I like the free-blowing nature of the piece, but now I'm using gradually harder reeds for endurance at gigs and to get some warmth back. I've gone back to my Java piece for a couple of weeks. I like it's warmth, but it's not quite as easy on the higher register. Suggestions? Reply To Post [Report Abuse] Report Abuse Web Address Your Name Your Email Address Comment
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by slimsaxman (12 posts) 16 years ago Re: just introducing myself....and a question as well.... BTW, I should have said that the warmth is only lacking in the high register on the Berg...but my vibrato isn't as steady as it is on the VanDoren piece. - Kev Reply To Post by Tranesyadaddy (279 posts) 16 years ago Re: just introducing myself....and a question as well.... yours is a common lament. I have a shoe box full of tenor mpc's, each bought for some particular quality (or sometimes cos it was a bargain and one never knoweth). it's a never ending quest and why I find the saxophone so appealing. I played a metal berg 105/1 for a while which was gutsy and fat but ditched it for a metal link because I like a darker sound. Reply To Post by Tranesyadaddy (279 posts) 16 years ago Re: just introducing myself....and a question as well.... that was on tenor. Reply To Post by slimsaxman (12 posts) 16 years ago Re: just introducing myself....and a question as well.... Well, thanks for the reassurance. Yeah, I've thought about starting to look for a metal Link. I know that lots of famous tenor players use or used them. I just don't want to pay the current prices for a vintage one. Reply To Post by Tranesyadaddy (279 posts) 16 years ago Re: just introducing myself....and a question as well.... a cheaper option would be to get a second hand modern link, which you can pick up for about a hundred bucks, and have it tidied up by a competent perfectionist mouthpiece re-facer. you could do some research in that regard. if I lived in the States I would probably send a few of my mpc's to mouthpieceguys.com. I can't speak from personal experience but I've only ever heard positive things about their work. Reply To Post by chalazon (547 posts) 16 years ago Re: just introducing myself....and a question as well.... get a metal link..7..find a metal ligiture that fits it, or use the one that comes with it..spend a few weeks and a few dollars figuring out which reeds work the best for you..and then spend 6 months or so doing long tones and harmonic studies every day..you'll get the sound you want..and, oh yeah..relax...... Reply To Post by Tranesyadaddy (279 posts) 16 years ago Re: just introducing myself....and a question as well.... I use Hemke 3 or 3.5's with a 6 Reply To Post by slimsaxman (12 posts) 16 years ago Re: just introducing myself....and a question as well.... Thanks for the tips, Chalazon! I've gotten back to working more on long tones lately. And thanks again to you, my friend downunder. Would you guys suggest a particular Link model...e.g., Super Tone Master? Reply To Post by Tranesyadaddy (279 posts) 16 years ago Re: just introducing myself....and a question as well.... I've been pretty lucky with a few STM's that I have, tho I don't know if the newer ones are still hand finished. I have a new meyer that looks like it was hand finished by a dope smoker. Reply To Post by Tranesyadaddy (279 posts) 16 years ago Re: just introducing myself....and a question as well.... hey I see you're from Charlie Parker's town. Reply To Post by chalazon (547 posts) 16 years ago Re: just introducing myself....and a question as well.... ideally, you have access to a retail establishment that will allow you to try several mpc's. I purchased mine from a mail order outfit..I ordered four of the 7*'s...kept the one I liked and sent the other three back. I use Java Jazz 2.5's. Reply To Post by Tranesyadaddy (279 posts) 16 years ago Re: just introducing myself....and a question as well.... that's a good idea. I didn't think of doing that. dang. Reply To Post by slimsaxman (12 posts) 16 years ago Re: just introducing myself....and a question as well.... Thanks again, guys. Yes...you would think that in a big city that is also Charlie Parker's hometown, one would find at least one store with a selection of sax mouthpieces, but this is not the case. A few years ago, I was able to play several alto pieces before buying one, but there was only one metal piece around when I was shopping here last spring. I was just thinking of checking the local shops here again. Reply To Post