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by Ron_mooney
(8 posts)
18 years ago

Recommendations: jazz mouthpiece for an alto Cannonball?

Unfortunately, I broke my mouthpiece on the way to a gig. I'm playing nothing but jazz right now, and I've always kind of wanted a metal Meyers mouthpiece. I've heard that some prefer hard rubber for an alto. Mine is a 1998 Cannonball. I have pretty good pitch control, I just need a good protruding jazz sound. I would also like something that isn't too rough on the low notes or up in altissimo. Any reccomendations?

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  2. by jamterry
    (573 posts)
    18 years ago

    Re: Recommendations: jazz mouthpiece for an alto Cannonball?

    I have two meyer 5's, one a vintage and the other a richie cole. I also use a selmer vintage metal classical for for a real liquid sound. All the best to you :) Terry

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    1. by Ron_mooney
      (8 posts)
      18 years ago

      Re: Recommendations: jazz mouthpiece for an alto Cannonball?

      Thanks, Terry. So far I'm leaning toward either a hard rubber Meyer 5M or a metal meyer 5j. But does anyone know anything about those Jody Jazz mouthpieces with a removable spoiler? (Description: The ESP Alto Saxophone mouthpiece is a saxophone mouthpiece for everyone. Remove the spoiler for a lush, traditional sound. Replace the spoiler and you can achieve all of the edge a contemporary player desires.)

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      1. by CountSpatula
        (602 posts)
        18 years ago

        Re: Recommendations: jazz mouthpiece for an alto Cannonball?

        Hey Ron, Depending on how much money your willing to spend, check out an RPC (www.saxmpc.com). Ron made me a 90R and it's incredible...besides, you can always send it back if you don't like it :-)

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