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by simpleman
(10 posts)
18 years ago

Tip Opening

I want to get a Jazz mouthpiece for Tenor. On Alto I currently play on a Meyer 5M (medium facing) with a V16 3 reed. I think I want an Otto Link hard rubber piece, but I was wondering what opening I should get. Does anyone know what opening would be comprable to the playability of my Alto?

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  2. by CountSpatula
    (602 posts)
    18 years ago

    Re: Tip Opening

    I'd try a 6* I believe, not positive.

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    1. by Dave Dix
      (421 posts)
      18 years ago

      Re: Tip Opening

      meyer 5 is 71 thou opening so in tenor for a link it would be a size 4. You had better go in a shop and try a few sizes out Dave

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      1. by CountSpatula
        (602 posts)
        18 years ago

        Re: Tip Opening

        Err if you use a size 2.5 reed on a otto link 4 for TENOR that wont work. In equivilent sizes a 71 on alto is about a 93 or 94 on tenor. (being the size 6 or 6* i said)

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        1. by connsaxman_jim
          (2336 posts)
          18 years ago

          Re: Tip Opening

          I would recommend a metal piece over hard rubber for tenor; better resonation and projection. Try an Otto Link Super Tone Master or a New York in a # 6 facing. For jazz, you're going to want at least a 5*. If you're an alto player, you shouldn't have much trouble adjusting to a metal mouthpiece. Give one a try!

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        2. by simpleman
          (10 posts)
          18 years ago

          Re: Tip Opening

          I played on a metal piece in High School and I really liked it, but my prof. reccomended a hard rubber piece because they are more consistant (and cheaper!).

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        3. by CountSpatula
          (602 posts)
          18 years ago

          Re: Tip Opening

          What do you mean by consistant? If you mean on how well the mouthpieces are made...that all depends on the company that makes them... If you find a mouthpiece that works for you and really like it I wouldn't change just because someone told you to...

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