This demo proves one thing. You sound great no matter what. The choice is only about what makes it more enjoyable, and comfortable to accomplish what you are playing.
I traded with a friend who could not get what he wanted out of it. From the first time I tried the T5, I loved the sound and the responsiveness. I can't imagine giving it up.
The T5 sounds nice and lush. T6 sounds nice and fat with some brightness and projection. Your ability to play so fast and consistent is incredible. Great review bro.
Taking the time to thank you for sharing your experience. What you give is most valuable to any musician seeking to learn. Thank you,Thank you,Thank you! P.S. you got great chops
Back in the 1980s, I was studying sax and working in a machine shop at night. I brought in my Otto Link and used it as a model. I made one out of brass stock on a lathe and milling machine, and it came out pretty darn good. I made the chamber a bit bigger than the Link, and it projected nicely. Still have it sitting in my room, reminding me of those days.
I like your idea of renaming the small chamber pieces. I automatically associate a thin laser beam sound with small chambers even though that's not always the case.
Like your videos, easy to concentrate on, all the info I can take straight in (I have a concentration problem), and you are great at emphasising points. Finding out a lot about mouthpieces, never really knew how to look for a good one before. Got to make a big decision soon.
I have buy a small chainber after watching this your posting video. it sounds more focus and clearly than ottolink. it will be my favorite one. thank you for posting.
Hi, I'm thinking that it would be so great if you could post a video that would be your concept of a TYPICAL DAILY PRACTICE SESSION for our instrument and it's different phases including warmup... I love your videos, tutorials, reviews and most of all your sense of humor !
I use a T7 Vandoren with a 2.25 Leger Sig reed, and find that great gutsy sound.. Think they are a fine mp, especially for the price. Taken me over 50 years to find this.
Both sound really nice but I favor the T5. I like the darker, fuller tone. I think both are good to have for different situations, although to my ear both had plenty projection, I’m sure the T6 cuts through more when you need it to?
Yeah, I like a spread sound as well, in certain situations. I like a focused sound in others. I have found that even with a mic there is a huge difference between a high baffle, small chamber mouthpiece and a low baffle large chamber piece, mainly the amplified focused sound Vs. the amplified softer spread. I always play in situations where I use a mic, but there is a point where I need that focused projection that allows me to cut through.
@@MyRackley C'EST AUSSI CE QUE JE PENSE.....nous ne sommes plus à l'époque du porte-voix et les amplifications électroniques ne sont pas faites pour les chiens ! . En plus , une trop grande projection me semble déformer un peu les sons .
I liked more the small chamber...a good balance with the tenor sound...opens a little bit,give a little shine to the sound....it is a taste metter...anyway,the player makes all...nice chops Man:)
Usually the stiffest reed with a mouthpiece that has thick side rails. You run the risk of it being SUPER HARD to play with all the resistance though. For my reviews, I've found that the Selmer Soloist and the Russeau JDX 5 are the darkest.
Every mouthpiece will be the correct one for the venue. Therefore owning and using different mouthpieces is a very good idea. Also recording situations can call for a change. Johnny Griffin told me that Jaws recorded on a 5*Link but live use a 9 Link.
I have t 6 and t 7 small chamber I went to Sam ash and play tested the 6* Otto link and t 7 both metal They were some variations and differences between them but I like the T7 better
@@Sirvalorsax I agree. You sound good and everything you play sounds amazing. What is you choice Mouthpiece? You killed the $30 piece, the Sugal and the Vandorn. What do you play on? What do you recommend? Blessings.
Hi Sir Valorsax, what low resistance mouthpiece would you recommend? I tried Ottolinks and Berg Larssen, but man the resistance on them! I have an ebonite Jupiter 4C now. I prefer the bright sound of the small mouthpiece in this vid. Thanks in advance!
Great channel - I’m wondering how much the different chamber sizes affect intonation. ie if you change the volume of the part that is ?ideally supposed to exactly match what would be the volume of the cone if the cone continued to a theoretical point - surely this messes with the saxophones tuning??
Good point. I thought that one would just have a larger chamber than the other but one is skinnier and longer also. Also the baffle is a little different.
ProfessorSax, your commitment to music education is phenomenally surrealistic : knowledge, instructions, patience, pace of lessons, clarity, feedbacks, etc. - freely, and without your counting the costs. The quality of your tone is marvelously polished, and exudes great passion, emotion and spirituality - irrespective of mouthpiece and/or other accessories. Your overtones have that George Foreman KO pugnacity flavored with a Muhammad Ali-like smoothness as the altissimo notes "float like butterflies and sting like bees." (lol) How or where can I purchase at least two of your Cds/Lps? Thanks for the valuable and much-needed instructions - your massive sharing to the world. 5+* :: 5*
Thanks for the wonderful comments. I'm in a year-long process of moving now. I'm pursuing finishing the book and getting other things published some time before this year is up
I like the small chamber sound better....i had a Link when i was a kid and sold it for $80. That was back in '75...when U play thru a sound system...none of these nuances matter very much...it matters alot when ur playing acoustically tho..
I totally agree with you except that there is a sound/feel that I'm listening for when I play. I try to get people to understand why they would buy a super open tip mouthpiece to cut through drums, electric guitar amps, and wanna be Maynard Furguson trumpet players when they will just turn their volume up and play even louder when they hear you playing louder. Seems like an expensive pointless endeavor to me
@@Sirvalorsax true...thats one reason why i dont play in bands anymore...i use back tracks coz i can control the volume...im an older guy and have hearing problems coz guitar players and drummers and the rest blew out my eardrums coz they like to play loud..peace and keep playing great!
ça , c'est quelque chose qu'il ne faut pas oublier . Si vous jouez par l'intermédiaire d'un micro et de toute une installation acoustique , tout ce que vous pouvez dire au sujet de votre mouthpiece et de vos reeds n'ont plus aucune valeur . Ce sont vos appareils électroniques qui sont les maîtres de tout !!!!
I have a question to ask: Should I get a Jody Jazz Custom Dark HR or a Theo Wanne Durga V baritone mouthpiece given that what I care about most is chamber size?
Hey man picked up the saxophone six months ago. Been playing 2-3hours a day steadily from the moment my embouchure allowed it. Would you have a skype call with me it would be an honor. Getting some of your wisdom would be a blessing. Im in this for live (im 22 btw from the Netherlands).
Hi, I saw your comment on Stephan Kammerer's video regarding refacing. Did you end up having the couple of mouthpieces that you mentioned refaced by Stephan, and if so, how did it go?
I enjoy all your videos. I saw your video on the Gary Sugal KWIII and the Berg Larsen. Which one do you think is the best out the three (Vandoren metal small chamber t-6, Sugal KW III or the Berg)?
Physics question: why would the large chamber mouthpiece also be shorter? I'd think with a larger chamber you'd push in more, so you'd want the piece to be longer to compensate. Do you notice any difference in the intonation tendencies of the two mouthpieces?
On my V16 t6 i find I’m always super sharp and i was wondering if that has something to do with my how embouchure and when playing on a jazz mouthpiece i need to be more relaxed, but still don’t know. but even when i pull it out all the way i still am consistently sharp, any tips? Thanks!
I would work on adopting a new embouchure. I use a lip out embouchure which allows for much less pressure on the mouthpiece overall. This will eventually help you to develop more control because you are not wasting energy gripping the mouthpiece.
@@Sirvalorsax Thanks for pointing this out (the lip out embouchure).I was using an embouchure that was really more suitable for soprano sax, but on tenor. Upon reading this comment the other day, I tried the lip out method and found I had much more control, even with a tip opening that I had some struggles with before.
Incredible! Hi, I'm just starting back trying re-build an embouchure after 20 + years -- mind you, I'm originally a clarinetist. I want to purchase a new mouthpiece soon...rubber or metal. The Kohlert tenor I purchased a few years ago came with a stock, plastic mouthpiece. I LOVE a bright, brittle sound like yours, a Gato, the late Steve Grossman, as well as a Bob Berg. I guess my question is: should I opt for the hard-rubber (while re-building my embouchure), or go ahead and give a metal a shot? I do have an old Dukoff metal I purchase over 30 years ago (whom, actually greeted me, and sold me the mouthpiece himself, btw...), but, at the time, I had ABSOLUTELY no concern for the science of the mouthpiece-- basically, I didn't know what I was doing when purchasing it (and I was just making the transfer from clarinet to tenor). In fact, I can barely get a sound out of the Dukoff metal, til this day . Say, dude...LOVE your videos, most of all your playing! You have no idea how much you've inspired me to pull my ax back out. Respond at your convenience. Peace...
I would advise you to start with the Rico Metalite plastic mouthpieces. They are a cheap way to get back in the game while you are figuring out what you want. Modern mouthpiece manufacturing is INCREDIBLE nowadays and they can make any material mouthpiece sound bright or dark. The quality of the sound will differ with materials but if you are restarting, start inexpensively! I have quite a few vids on this piece: th-cam.com/video/JW2a2x5i2is/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/y7H4WFA7tZg/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/xgfCwPV8Mec/w-d-xo.html th-cam.com/video/e6zX70RQbdU/w-d-xo.html Watch youtube vids on mouthpieces that you like where people are playing them in the style that you like to give you a better idea of what will work best. Modern mouthpieces can cost a fortune and vintage ones are even more expensive. Believe me when I say this, buying a really expensive piece that you don't like and can't return is a DRAG!!!!
@@Sirvalorsax Sir, thanks so much for the detailed and prompt response! Also, I can only imagine how busy your schedule is (all my late Mother's side were working musicians), so, your going out of the way -- and making the extra effort-- to reference and ad the links is duly noted and VERY much appreciated. I think I'm speaking for everyone here (or most) that you'd make one a helluva instructor -- should you go that route in your career one day -- if you're doing so now. Your analogies (and demonstrations -- esp the broom-stick and fulcrum analogy) was SO on point! There are a handful like you that are simply 'relatable' when learning this stuff on the internet! Thanks again. Peace :)
SIR VALOR, COULD YOU PLEASE KEEP US INFORMED ABOUT ANY CRUISE SHIPS YOU MIGHT BE PLAYING ON. I JUST GOT BACK FROM A CRUISE, AND SO WISH YOU HAD BEEN PLAYING ON IT. I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT YOU ALL YOU COULD DRINK FOR THE ENTIRE CRUISE. THANKS.
I would love to but... I'm paying for all the products out of pocket so it gets super expensive. I'll see if I can score some used ones online in the future though.
Can you tell me where the v16 t45 falls? Which is it closest to in brightness, lower register, and the "scream" in the upper register? (I don't know what to call the scream, but I like it on the smaller chamber much better.)
The small chamber is the more modern sounding one with the large chamber being a more vintage oriented piece. The small chamber favors the altissimo and the large chamber favors the low end
"I am not a paid endorsee." But are you a paid endorser? :) I really like your sound and I'm enjoying your channel. I'm picking up my sax again after a very long time and I will never be as good as you, but maybe I'll be good enough again someday to not be embarrassed to play.
It seems like you should be paid for reviewing these products. You have some of the BEST mouthpiece reviews on TH-cam with great explanations & reasonings behind your work. Your demonstrations in performance are the BEST I've heard on TH-cam and I'm pretty sure that you've influenced some people to go out & purchase these products. These are great tutorials on saxophone mouthpieces, which makes one (or should) want to study more about mouthpieces. Thanks for the info & the love & care you put into each & every one of your presentations.
HEY BRO HAVE YOU TRYED YET THE DRAKE SON OF SLANT 7 STAR TENOR MOUTH PIECE??? I HOPE CAN MAKE A VIDEO OF THIS IF YOU HAVE NOT TRYED AND IF YOU HAVE PLEASE LET ME KNOW WAS IT THANKS FOR YOUR HELP MAN ALL THE BEST DENNIS
I was looking into one of the Drake pieces for a more contemporary smooth jazz type of sound but I couldn't specify the one that I was looking for. There is a shop in Ohio that I'll visit next time I'm there that carries them so I'll be able to narrow that search. Thanks
Hey I got a question I'm no beginner but also no rookie and I'm currently playing with a beechler white diamond size 7 But I want a a metal mouthpiece I was thinking van doren t7 But my goal is to get one that's very easy blowing and easy to play... any suggestions...
I got a hard rubber T6 medium about 5 months ago for my alto. I love this mouthpiece. Around $120. Really improved my control and tone. I strongly recommend the V16 whatever size you choose they are good. I've got some other mouthpieces that are hard to blow and have limited range. Mine plays easy soft or loud the full range.
Hello my good sir. Its me again. Im still confused whether to get the v16 T6 medium chamber to replace my metalite m7. Btw, is it really worth it to upgrade from the metalite to the v16 considering the price of 250 usd for the v16 inclusive of an optimum lig. Thanks sir! I hope you would notice this. 😊
It depends on how you approach playing them. I'm always thinking of forward projection when I play small chamber mouthpieces and proximity projection when playing large chamber mouthpieces. If I reverse that, my sound won't be full on either mouthpiece.
This demo proves one thing. You sound great no matter what. The choice is only about what makes it more enjoyable, and comfortable to accomplish what you are playing.
Dude you sound GREAT on anything I've ever heard you play!
Thanks
Hahaha, spot on, kinda makes it hard to decide what way to go huh 👍🏼
The best I've heard..
These videos are my favorite to watch during these difficult times
Thanks for watching
I traded with a friend who could not get what he wanted out of it. From the first time I tried the T5, I loved the sound and the responsiveness. I can't imagine giving it up.
The T5 sounds nice and lush. T6 sounds nice and fat with some brightness and projection. Your ability to play so fast and consistent is incredible. Great review bro.
I agree with you absolutely!
Add to that a welcome palate/palette of tonal colors.
Thanks
Albert Nemiroff absolutely!
Personally I like the sound of the small one more
Me too. LOL!
Thanks Ur helping me a great deal. Just got T7 large based on advice from you and I'm loving it.
Nice!
great to see someone do a real review who isn't shilling for a company. I like the small chamber mouthpiece more
Thanks
Taking the time to thank you for sharing your experience. What you give is most valuable to any musician seeking to learn. Thank you,Thank you,Thank you! P.S. you got great chops
Thanks
Back in the 1980s, I was studying sax and working in a machine shop at night. I brought in my Otto Link and used it as a model. I made one out of brass stock on a lathe and milling machine, and it came out pretty darn good. I made the chamber a bit bigger than the Link, and it projected nicely. Still have it sitting in my room, reminding me of those days.
Nice. I'd like to customize a mouthpiece of my own.
@@Sirvalorsax have you tried Syos??
I've been hearing a lot about them recently. I am looking to have something custom made this year.
@@Sirvalorsax I ordered mine last week, will see how they play. Love your videos! Keep them coming
@@Ryan-ok8lk How is it?
The big chamber soumds best. You have the speed and air to carry the seemingly slowness you perceive from the player side of the mpc. Thanks.
Cool
I like the aggressiveness of small chambers and it makes gives it a very powerful or as I like to say dangerous tone
I like your idea of renaming the small chamber pieces. I automatically associate a thin laser beam sound with small chambers even though that's not always the case.
😀
great to hear a mouthpiece review by someone who can really play
LOL! Thanks.
Like your videos, easy to concentrate on, all the info I can take straight in (I have a concentration problem), and you are great at emphasising points. Finding out a lot about mouthpieces, never really knew how to look for a good one before. Got to make a big decision soon.
Thanks
crazy good mate, thanks for your awesome knowledge, one piece of advice , watch the live rooms for hearing damage, tinnitus sucks.
✅ noted
Background music is especially nice on this one.
I have buy a small chainber after watching this your posting video.
it sounds more focus and clearly than ottolink. it will be my favorite one. thank you for posting.
Thanks.
This is a great review. When you shine the light down it I can see difference
Cool, I try to do this for all my videos
T5 or T6 you sound friggin' awesome anyway. Props !
Thanks
You make the best videos! I hope you and yours are holding okay during all this weirdness!! Your fast flow reminds me of Courtney pine
Thanks for ur tip on Selmer mpc saver's Much better then what I was using. no more problems.
Hi, I'm thinking that it would be so great if you could post a video that would be your concept of a TYPICAL DAILY PRACTICE SESSION for our instrument and it's different phases including warmup...
I love your videos, tutorials, reviews and most of all your sense of humor !
I'm working on it right now. Thanks
@@Sirvalorsax Excellent ! Thanks
You sound great on both the T5 and T6!!
Thanks!
Great sound. Love the brass tacks approach to review and sound thank you! Liked and subscribed!
Thanks for the sub!
I use a T7 Vandoren with a 2.25 Leger Sig reed, and find that great gutsy sound.. Think they are a fine mp, especially for the price. Taken me over 50 years to find this.
Without a doubt the small chamber for me personally! Really nice
Cool
Damn... you sound incredible with everything, including just your voice.
Thanks
Great review!!! Small chamber sounds great,focused and even in all register!
Thanks
Both sound really nice but I favor the T5. I like the darker, fuller tone. I think both are good to have for different situations, although to my ear both had plenty projection, I’m sure the T6 cuts through more when you need it to?
I'm still surprised by how different they are. Not just a chamber resizing.
Yeah, I like a spread sound as well, in certain situations. I like a focused sound in others. I have found that even with a mic there is a huge difference between a high baffle, small chamber mouthpiece and a low baffle large chamber piece, mainly the amplified focused sound Vs. the amplified softer spread. I always play in situations where I use a mic, but there is a point where I need that focused projection that allows me to cut through.
Will do. Thanks! … and I’m gonna check out this Anmbika as well.
@@MyRackley C'EST AUSSI CE QUE JE PENSE.....nous ne sommes plus à l'époque du porte-voix et les amplifications électroniques ne sont pas faites pour les chiens ! . En plus , une trop grande projection me semble déformer un peu les sons .
I have the medium V16 and I love it. But would wanna try these other options someday when the skill will be there. Thank you!
does your medium have a 50's stamp
Good question!!
Love the Large Marge reference! 😂
This was an eye-opener!
Licks are just sick! OMG I sound like this in my dreams..... I guess I need to practice more lol
:)
U must be a beginner
T 5 seems to play/sound like a 5# Link from the eighties .Nothing wrong with that at all .
Great review! thx you looking forward to try one of these!
It reminds me of my Theo Wanne Ambika Tenor saxophone mouthpiece
I'd like to try some of the darker Wanne's in the future
You always sound great but man you sound AMAZING on that T5 large! I could listen to that all day.
Thanks
I liked more the small chamber...a good balance with the tenor sound...opens a little bit,give a little shine to the sound....it is a taste metter...anyway,the player makes all...nice chops Man:)
thanks for watching
In your experience, what setup that you’ve tried out allowed you to produce the deepest darkest sound?
Usually the stiffest reed with a mouthpiece that has thick side rails. You run the risk of it being SUPER HARD to play with all the resistance though. For my reviews, I've found that the Selmer Soloist and the Russeau JDX 5 are the darkest.
Great video, thanks a lot! You sound good on both of them, hard to say which one I like better...
Thanks
Awesome keep up the reviews!!! Love it
Thanks
Every mouthpiece will be the correct one for the venue. Therefore owning and using different mouthpieces
is a very good idea. Also recording situations can call for a change. Johnny Griffin told me that Jaws
recorded on a 5*Link but live use a 9 Link.
Interesting, I prefer smaller tip opening myself. Its hard to get around the acoustic limitations though
@@Sirvalorsax A never ending enigma.
You seem more at home on the T6. Perhaps it goes better with your horn ? Anyway great review, you sound great on both !
Thanks
Great reviews as always! I miss that super high reflection area in you older vids though...
Yeh, me too. I'm still searching...
whats the soundtrack in the first 4 minutes of the video ?
I have t 6 and t 7 small chamber I went to Sam ash and play tested the 6* Otto link and t 7 both metal They were some variations and differences between them but I like the T7 better
Was it the Vintage Link or the regular one?
Damn, you make them all sound good
Thanks
@@Sirvalorsax I agree. You sound good and everything you play sounds amazing. What is you choice Mouthpiece? You killed the $30 piece, the Sugal and the Vandorn. What do you play on? What do you recommend? Blessings.
God your altissimo literally screams on the t5. Great sound man
😊 thanks
Which Vandoren is easier to blow, the S+ or the medium chamber? Thanks
What tenor brand and model are you playing sir?
Cannonball Vintage Reborn with dark amber lacquer
You should review the new Dickerson Resonator Ligature on Reverb & ebay - it's a game changer
Cuál de las dos para Sax tenor gracias
Comment puis je faire pour obtenir un Bec d'un Saxophone Alto...
Look, I understand this video was about the mouthpiece, but where were you filming? Like you're straight up ballin out here
Cruise ship?
@@sanchezfernandero correct. He's back on land now
This confirms the science.
The small chamber one has a huge sound!!!!
Hi Sir Valorsax, what low resistance mouthpiece would you recommend? I tried Ottolinks and Berg Larssen, but man the resistance on them! I have an ebonite Jupiter 4C now. I prefer the bright sound of the small mouthpiece in this vid. Thanks in advance!
More about your rig set up. Long tones please
Excellent video. Thanks!
Thanks
I love the large chamber!!!!
I have a Modern Vintage Otto Link vs Vandoren T5 "40's" comparison coming soon.
At 7:45, I can hear a big difference in tone going into the altissimo with the big chamber.
Wow, that’s some big hair back then.
Great channel - I’m wondering how much the different chamber sizes affect intonation. ie if you change the volume of the part that is ?ideally supposed to exactly match what would be the volume of the cone if the cone continued to a theoretical point - surely this messes with the saxophones tuning??
Good point. I thought that one would just have a larger chamber than the other but one is skinnier and longer also. Also the baffle is a little different.
Very clear good sounds from both MP. How do you evaluate Berg Larssen small MP like 100 opening with the sloped rail?
ProfessorSax, your commitment to music education is phenomenally surrealistic : knowledge, instructions, patience, pace of lessons, clarity, feedbacks, etc. - freely, and without your counting the costs.
The quality of your tone is marvelously polished, and exudes great passion, emotion and spirituality - irrespective of mouthpiece and/or other accessories.
Your overtones have that George Foreman KO pugnacity flavored with a Muhammad Ali-like smoothness as the altissimo notes "float like butterflies and sting like bees." (lol)
How or where can I purchase at least two of your Cds/Lps?
Thanks for the valuable and much-needed instructions - your massive sharing to the world.
5+* :: 5*
Thanks for the wonderful comments. I'm in a year-long process of moving now. I'm pursuing finishing the book and getting other things published some time before this year is up
@@Sirvalorsax Much respect,Sir!
I like the small chamber sound better....i had a Link when i was a kid and sold it for $80. That was back in '75...when U play thru a sound system...none of these nuances matter very much...it matters alot when ur playing acoustically tho..
I totally agree with you except that there is a sound/feel that I'm listening for when I play. I try to get people to understand why they would buy a super open tip mouthpiece to cut through drums, electric guitar amps, and wanna be Maynard Furguson trumpet players when they will just turn their volume up and play even louder when they hear you playing louder. Seems like an expensive pointless endeavor to me
@@Sirvalorsax true...thats one reason why i dont play in bands anymore...i use back tracks coz i can control the volume...im an older guy and have hearing problems coz guitar players and drummers and the rest blew out my eardrums coz they like to play loud..peace and keep playing great!
ça , c'est quelque chose qu'il ne faut pas oublier . Si vous jouez par l'intermédiaire d'un micro et de toute une installation acoustique , tout ce que vous pouvez dire au sujet de votre mouthpiece et de vos reeds n'ont plus aucune valeur . Ce sont vos appareils électroniques qui sont les maîtres de tout !!!!
I have a question to ask:
Should I get a Jody Jazz Custom Dark HR or a Theo Wanne Durga V baritone mouthpiece given that what I care about most is chamber size?
Hey man picked up the saxophone six months ago. Been playing 2-3hours a day steadily from the moment my embouchure allowed it. Would you have a skype call with me it would be an honor. Getting some of your wisdom would be a blessing. Im in this for live (im 22 btw from the Netherlands).
im on the same path as you are bro
Hi, I saw your comment on Stephan Kammerer's video regarding refacing. Did you end up having the couple of mouthpieces that you mentioned refaced by Stephan, and if so, how did it go?
I did not have them refaced. I'm looking to get the Theo Wanne kit and try it myself
Love this channel. Great video man. You reselling that t5 large chamber?
I'll be keeping it for the time being. Thanks for watching
I understand lol
What is that background?
It's awesome 😂
He's on a BOAT!
Liiiiiiiiked. Awesome as alwayz.
Thanks
Hey man what song or transcription is that your playing at 5:57?
th-cam.com/video/C9u5d0tujXM/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared
An original of his!
Very nice review mate! Gosh you sound good on any piecewood ahaha
Thanks
I enjoy all your videos. I saw your video on the Gary Sugal KWIII and the Berg Larsen. Which one do you think is the best out the three (Vandoren metal small chamber t-6, Sugal KW III or the Berg)?
The Berg is definitely the most balanced and neutral. The others are catered to a very specific type of sound
Thanks for the response. Which one would be a 2nd best option out of the Vandoren and Sugal?
I would never buy a Sugal. The guy is a crook. I heard Kirk Whalum split with him for that reason.
Physics question: why would the large chamber mouthpiece also be shorter? I'd think with a larger chamber you'd push in more, so you'd want the piece to be longer to compensate. Do you notice any difference in the intonation tendencies of the two mouthpieces?
Good question. I think they were going for a 1940's style with the large chamber. Perhaps the mouthpiece they modeled it after was shorter
On my V16 t6 i find I’m always super sharp and i was wondering if that has something to do with my how embouchure and when playing on a jazz mouthpiece i need to be more relaxed, but still don’t know. but even when i pull it out all the way i still am consistently sharp, any tips? Thanks!
I would work on adopting a new embouchure. I use a lip out embouchure which allows for much less pressure on the mouthpiece overall. This will eventually help you to develop more control because you are not wasting energy gripping the mouthpiece.
@@Sirvalorsax thanks man ill work on it! love the videos btw keep up the great work
Sirvalorsax i figured out that just the reeds i was using were not very good with this mouthpiece but moved to some vandoren 2.5d and it works great!
@@ry9nbloom Sweet! I'm glad you found a solution.
@@Sirvalorsax Thanks for pointing this out (the lip out embouchure).I was using an embouchure that was really more suitable for soprano sax, but on tenor. Upon reading this comment the other day, I tried the lip out method and found I had much more control, even with a tip opening that I had some struggles with before.
I like large chambers sound - always have - but isnt it also about intonation - large chambers go with large bores (conn, martin) etc. Crazy crib btw
LOL!!
Incredible! Hi, I'm just starting back trying re-build an embouchure after 20 + years -- mind you, I'm originally a clarinetist. I want to purchase a new mouthpiece soon...rubber or metal. The Kohlert tenor I purchased a few years ago came with a stock, plastic mouthpiece. I LOVE a bright, brittle sound like yours, a Gato, the late Steve Grossman, as well as a Bob Berg. I guess my question is: should I opt for the hard-rubber (while re-building my embouchure), or go ahead and give a metal a shot? I do have an old Dukoff metal I purchase over 30 years ago (whom, actually greeted me, and sold me the mouthpiece himself, btw...), but, at the time, I had ABSOLUTELY no concern for the science of the mouthpiece-- basically, I didn't know what I was doing when purchasing it (and I was just making the transfer from clarinet to tenor). In fact, I can barely get a sound out of the Dukoff metal, til this day . Say, dude...LOVE your videos, most of all your playing! You have no idea how much you've inspired me to pull my ax back out. Respond at your convenience. Peace...
I would advise you to start with the Rico Metalite plastic mouthpieces. They are a cheap way to get back in the game while you are figuring out what you want. Modern mouthpiece manufacturing is INCREDIBLE nowadays and they can make any material mouthpiece sound bright or dark. The quality of the sound will differ with materials but if you are restarting, start inexpensively! I have quite a few vids on this piece:
th-cam.com/video/JW2a2x5i2is/w-d-xo.html
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Watch youtube vids on mouthpieces that you like where people are playing them in the style that you like to give you a better idea of what will work best. Modern mouthpieces can cost a fortune and vintage ones are even more expensive. Believe me when I say this, buying a really expensive piece that you don't like and can't return is a DRAG!!!!
@@Sirvalorsax Sir, thanks so much for the detailed and prompt response! Also, I can only imagine how busy your schedule is (all my late Mother's side were working musicians), so, your going out of the way -- and making the extra effort-- to reference and ad the links is duly noted and VERY much appreciated. I think I'm speaking for everyone here (or most) that you'd make one a helluva instructor -- should you go that route in your career one day -- if you're doing so now. Your analogies (and demonstrations -- esp the broom-stick and fulcrum analogy) was SO on point! There are a handful like you that are simply 'relatable' when learning this stuff on the internet! Thanks again. Peace :)
SIR VALOR, COULD YOU PLEASE KEEP US INFORMED ABOUT ANY CRUISE SHIPS YOU MIGHT BE PLAYING ON. I JUST GOT BACK FROM A CRUISE, AND SO WISH YOU HAD BEEN PLAYING ON IT. I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT YOU ALL YOU COULD DRINK FOR THE ENTIRE CRUISE. THANKS.
Does chamber size affect how hard or soft I blow , or does chamber size more affect my sound, ive played 7 star , 8 . Thinking of jumping to a 9
Yes! But inherent design matters most. I have very low tip opening classical mouthpieces that are very resistant
The usually have small to very small chambers
Great tubing! How's bout some Theo Wanne piece demos, would be cool!
I would love to but... I'm paying for all the products out of pocket so it gets super expensive. I'll see if I can score some used ones online in the future though.
@@Sirvalorsax i bet you he would hook it up?
How do you scream out those higher notes???
I literally scream into the horn. It doesn't take a lot of vocals to get the note to really break like that. Thanks
I was considering the v16 in a size t7 but will the small bore or big bore be more free blowing
Go with the big bore for a more free blowing mouthpiece
Can you tell me where the v16 t45 falls? Which is it closest to in brightness, lower register, and the "scream" in the upper register? (I don't know what to call the scream, but I like it on the smaller chamber much better.)
The small chamber is the more modern sounding one with the large chamber being a more vintage oriented piece. The small chamber favors the altissimo and the large chamber favors the low end
Great review.
Thanks
"I am not a paid endorsee." But are you a paid endorser? :)
I really like your sound and I'm enjoying your channel. I'm picking up my sax again after a very long time and I will never be as good as you, but maybe I'll be good enough again someday to not be embarrassed to play.
I am not a paid endorser.. LOL!
It seems like you should be paid for reviewing these products. You have some of the BEST mouthpiece reviews on TH-cam with great explanations & reasonings behind your work.
Your demonstrations in performance are the BEST I've heard on TH-cam and I'm pretty sure that you've influenced some people to go out & purchase these products.
These are great tutorials on saxophone mouthpieces, which makes one (or should) want to study more about mouthpieces.
Thanks for the info & the love & care you put into each & every one of your presentations.
HEY BRO HAVE YOU TRYED YET THE DRAKE SON OF SLANT 7 STAR TENOR MOUTH PIECE??? I HOPE CAN MAKE A VIDEO OF THIS IF YOU HAVE NOT TRYED AND IF YOU HAVE PLEASE LET ME KNOW WAS IT THANKS FOR YOUR HELP MAN ALL THE BEST DENNIS
I was looking into one of the Drake pieces for a more contemporary smooth jazz type of sound but I couldn't specify the one that I was looking for. There is a shop in Ohio that I'll visit next time I'm there that carries them so I'll be able to narrow that search. Thanks
NY Jazz model is great for all around work
Liked that snipet from Mozart at 7:50
Great Player
Thanks
If the mouthpiece is longer, does that affect the tuning? For example, will a longer mouthpiece keep an older horn like a Conn in tune?
There is a relationship between mouthpiece length and chamber size that does affect intonation
Hey I got a question I'm no beginner but also no rookie and I'm currently playing with a beechler white diamond size 7
But I want a a metal mouthpiece I was thinking van doren t7
But my goal is to get one that's very easy blowing and easy to play... any suggestions...
Berg Larsen mouthpieces are really comfortable and free blowing
I would like the large chamber for ballads the small for bebop
@@MyRackley I would like the large chamber for ballands like ben webster but my main piece would still be a hard rubber link.. lol
Kessler Music & Sons is currently offering 1/2 off on all Vandoren products
WOW!! I will look into it
Is their one for Alto Saxophone 🎷
I have not seen the metal version for alto on Vandoren's website
Thanks Anyway 👍 🙂
I got a hard rubber T6 medium about 5 months ago for my alto. I love this mouthpiece. Around $120. Really improved my control and tone. I strongly recommend the V16 whatever size you choose they are good. I've got some other mouthpieces that are hard to blow and have limited range. Mine plays easy soft or loud the full range.
Hello my good sir. Its me again. Im still confused whether to get the v16 T6 medium chamber to replace my metalite m7. Btw, is it really worth it to upgrade from the metalite to the v16 considering the price of 250 usd for the v16 inclusive of an optimum lig. Thanks sir! I hope you would notice this. 😊
Do you get a fuller sound on a large chamber or small chamber ?
It depends on how you approach playing them. I'm always thinking of forward projection when I play small chamber mouthpieces and proximity projection when playing large chamber mouthpieces. If I reverse that, my sound won't be full on either mouthpiece.
Is it all the wholes of the tenor saxophone are same😀??please tell me
They are the same for all saxophones. Some will have one extra note on the top or the bottom but still the same
What's the piano piece playing in the background of the beginning?
It's an original orchestral piece that I wrote. I haven't premiered it yet though
Nice house
LOL!!