I play a Gaurdala MB11 or a Dukoff 8D on my tenor. I use Rico Jazz reeds 2M with either mouthpiece. I have an old Mark Vl tenor and like this set up pretty well. Probably the Dukoff is a better all around piece and is less money.............Kelsey

In my humble opinion, Gaurdala's and Dukoff's are garbage. How can you possibly suggest an 8D to a high school student? If the student can play an 8D in tune at ppp and fff then I would say it is all good. How many do you know?

They are great mouthpieces on a Mk6 and modern saxes for certain styles of music. When I was in Junior High, my private teacher recommended the Berg Larsen 110/2 as the best all-around tenor mouthpiece for just about anyone, any age. That's what I used throughout High School as did many of my classmates without any unusual intonation issues. That is the same tip opening as the MBII. The Dukof 8D is only .005" larger, and with a 2M reed should be no problem for any average High School tenor player in a Jazz Band, with proper guidance.

well, i have gone to quite a few solo competitions and scored real well on the yamaha 4C. So I need better projection and response to make sure im holding my ground in the jazz band at school.