My Favorite Mouthpieces 2019
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2024
- This is a rundown of the 36 mouthpieces I have and have previously reviewed updated for 2019-2020. Let's see which are my favorites!
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great reviews -the sugal is the best i have played backwhen iplayed mostly tenor.
I love this channel.
You are a fantastic human.
Awesome. I will look into Gary Sugal soon. Awesome
In your top tier, I really liked the tone you got from the gold Sugal! Thanks for making this video!
Thanks
me too! it sounded dynamite
To me, your channel is the most informative by far! Not a whole lot of flash but tons of content! I’ve played some Theo Wanne, Vandoren, Selmer, and links, but I would LOVE To hear your take on the Jody jazz giant! To me it sounds wonderful is extremely complex. It is also a metal mouthpiece disguised to look like a hard rubber. Very open but with a little resistance. It has a certain sizzle to it. I made a review of it but I’m curious to know what you would think
A friend of mine has this piece. Maybe he'll let my borrow it. I know a lot of guys that play the "Giant" and they love it for its big spread sound
j'ai acheté par curiosité une mouthpiece RICO mégalite M9 , parce qu'il n'était pas cher . Depuis , je l'ai adopté . C'est mon meilleur bec ténor aujourd'hui !!!!
Nice collection, ever thought doing a review of the Yamaha CM (Custom series)? I cant seem to find any info about them on YT.
Bro, nice job! ….and thanks for following through with this! This gives me more of an idea of what you like in comparison with the others. I like your top tier. How do you feel about your Bril now in comparison with the others? Just thinking that because you played that piece for so long, has it held its place? I recently began playing my modern chrome plated Bril and im really liking it. Been playing it exclusively for the last 3 weeks although I’ve had it for years. Funny how we go through changes and pieces will gain prominence that have not been there previously.
Also, do you prefer bright to dark sound pieces since most of your top tier I think would fit the bright category.
Thanks for all of this information and all of your responses. I read through the comments and you’ve got some great fans and subscribers and you handle the harsh comments well. Again, thanks.
Great questions. I'm wondering the same
That was a great watch, thanks!
Thanks
Amazing collection congrats.....
I'm looking to thin the herd
Impressive amount of mouthpieces. Out of all of those, I like the sound you got from the twins Gary Sugal mouthpieces the most. I had a Yamaha 4C and sold it, and I am thinking of getting another as I recently had an incident with my Selmer S80 C** and need a backup mouthpiece. I recently replaced my Rovner Light ligature I was using with it, with a Francois Louis Ultimate ligature for a more open, free blowing sound. I accidentally scraped the table of the mouthpiece with the Francois Louis ligature plate and somehow chipped the tip of the mouthpiece slightly. Until I can get a new S80, I think maybe I'll get either a Yamaha 5C or 6C as a backup as I wanted a slightly wider tip mouthpiece than the C** 1.65mm tip. I have a JodyJazz HR* 6M mouthpiece and love how freeblowing it is and its sound, but I just need to develop my embouchure to be able to play it without a slight airy sound.
The ease of play from the Yamaha 4C mouthpiece is very attractive for me playing classical music. I love the tone of the Soloist but WOW that thing has a lot of resistance.
@@Sirvalorsax I never knew about the resistance of the Soloist as I thought it might be similar to S80 as my S80 seems quite easy to play, maybe not as freeblowing as the JodyJazz HR* I have but not much resistance.I just ordered a Yamaha 7C so I will find out if my S80 has more resistance or less than it but I did like the 4C for how easy it is to play, the only reason I sold mine is that I found the tone a bit restrictive for me and wanted a bigger tip opening.
Joady Jazz "Giant" 8 star ( not metal or ebonite) is the mouthpiece I have used for last 2 years..the most individual sound I have played.. love it, great for Jazz or Rock
I think that might be aluminum or aluminium if you're from England. LOL
@@Sirvalorsax yes aluminium, Im from Australia..I actually did not like the Joady Jazz , the first time I used it so it went back into mouthpiece box for a year,till i did a recording session with it and realised the colours and depth it has.. thanks for your work you do here much appreciated.. the videos you did on ultissamo were really great too.
Ey valor what size is the silver yibuy? Thanks bro ! Love your channel :)
What reeds do you use for the V16 .... I have the T7
I have the Paitit 7 and 8 but not the silver one you recommend.What is the tip opening?I`d like to try it next...and THANKS Man from Reno!
My Paititi is a 7xx-
you should do a review on the harry carney power and brightness for a SYOS mouthpiece! (bari)
I'm looking into SYOS for a future review
Well done, please take your top tier and break them down. Thanks
Hey Sirvalorsax, I play clarinet main and jazz tenor in my highschool band. I'm going to be graduating this year, and was wondering if you had a particular feeling on the JodyJazz HR* 7*. It was suggested to me by a student teacher who played sax, and I got it. It sounds really good, but I'm not sure how it holds up going into college jazz bands/potential gigs.
That is a tough call. You might ne playing rock gigs and classical recitals as well. I know how expensive college can get to I recommend the Yamaha 4C with stiffer cut reeds for anything classical. As for jazz, the Jody Jazz should hold up really well. If not, I would suggest making reed changes first. For rock, the Jumbo Java is pretty powerful and very capable without costing a million dollars. Also, check out my reviews of the Chinese mouthpieces on Amazon. I am having some amazing results with a crazy low prices. I am blown away by these pieces
Have you ever tried an aizen? That is my first upgrade, it is quite pricey, but it's a beast!! Just a hint, they really helped me get my way, being a still very you musician (started at 11), only a few years have past, I've really grown, a lot cause of that mouthpiece.
Well, just a suggestion.
Thanks for your channel☺️
I've seen them but I haven't tried them yet
Well done, please take the best buys for under $100 that gave you the most surprize for sound over dollar value... Thanks
I know I'm super late, but I bought a tenor sax off of Facebook market place, went to play test it and everything was perfect for what I wanted. It came with a BARI metal tenor 105 mouthpiece. I was wondering if it was worth keeping to just have? I cleaned it and it sounds pretty good, but just wanted a second or third opinion on it
I had a BARI soprano mouthpiece that was excellent. I think it is worth keeping. If I get a new tenor one, I'll review it for sure.
Funny you mention the new Chinese sax pieces I bought a Chinese one for bari sax and when I finally get it I’ll let you know how it is.
Thanks
you should get a SYOS mouthpiece! i’ve never seen a good review on one!
I'm looking into one. I also think that plastic will be the new hard rubber and hard rubber will replace metal in the U.S.A.
Check out Dan Forshaw, on his channel he reviewed several SYOS tenor, alto and soprano mouthpieces and he has good reviews on them.
@@Sirvalorsax I think you should try Mike Wilbur's tenor SYOS piece since you seem to like step baffles and medium/smaller chambers. Just my two cents. Finally decided to order a new mouthpiece. Your channel was super helpful in coming to a decision. Went with a stainless Berg Larsen 110/1 SMS, excited to see how it plays. Have a 4C mouthpiece I could send you if you want. Have no need for it at this point. Was my back-up mpc.
Great channel, excellent for a learner sax player! Just a question on the meaning of “lower” when talking about tip openings, does lower mean smaller opening?
Yes, exactly.
Hey amazing video! I was just wondering what the difference between a smaller tip opening and a larger tip opening does for you. I just order the Vandoren V16 t7, is that hard to play for an intermediate player?
It should be a good fit.
@@Sirvalorsax ok thank you so much!
have you ever tried SYOS mouthpices ? the 'Chad LB singature' is really impressive , huge dynamic response, incredybly easy to play
Not yet. I'm looking into it though.
I've been playing on a "Premiere" by Hite for two years, and I think it is a great ebonite mouthpiece for the price. Looks really similar to the Vandoren V16 but it's only $35--they only come with a .095" tip opening though. Would love to see you review one some day and see what you think of it.
I've seen these. I'll consider doing that review. Thanks for the info
@@Sirvalorsax Thank you for all the great technique and gear videos. Glad I found your channel. Let me know if you want my 4C mouthpiece once my 110/1 Berg shows up. Could just send my Premiere along for the ride too if you wanted to try it.
Can't wait to see the review of that silver Yibuy. I found the same one under the name "Margewate". It had a tip opening chart and it seems that the 9 is like a 7 so I ordered that. Loving your channel Sirvalorsax - cheers!
Thanks
I have that same Otto link as well and my mouth also gets tired with it. Why? Also mine doesn't have that pad on top. What's it called? Should I add one? Why?
Mouthpiece protector or bite pad or teeth saver. 8* is too open for me with this one.
Good day! I just found your incredibly useful channel and went thru just a few of your review videos. How did I go thru sax life without them? Well I’m just a very old beginner after all. I just subscribed and I would love for you to return the “favor” since I’m craving a larger audience to built up my confidence in teaching sax to myself without a teacher totally by ear. Thanks for all of those priceless informations you are given us!
Did you get rid of the D'addario?
When you go to aorlando, bring one of these mouthpieces
I do need to clear out a storage unit in that area
LOL!!
One question, which is the ebonite mouthpiece for tenor sax that is easier to play on treble ??? Thank you.
The Vandoren V16 is very easy to play
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Hey do you have a mouthpiece that’s good for jazz or funk. I’m an intermediate player on bari and I’m looking to get into funk
The T55 Vandoren Jumbo Java is nice and not too expensive. The T6 metal is the one I use the most at $300-$400.
I just bought anAlto sax and it came with a Ria Italy 6 metal Alto sax and a Super B P.Pierrety Paris metal Alto sax. Do you know anything about them? I see one Ria like this on Ebay for $560. Lucky me :=)
I've never heard of this company.
How are V12 Reeds? Are they fun to play on for Jazz?
I've found them to be really good for a low tip opening mouthpiece, dark jazz sound. I prefer the V21 over the V12 though.
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Which is (are) best for full-tone bends from ANY note like blues guitar (alto)?
Any mouthpiece with a more open tip. The open tip will give you more range to bend a note in general. Thanks
@@Sirvalorsax I know, but haven't seen noone to get FULL tone on far notes from mouth - C, D, E...
@@dddddddd9870 I should clarify that the mouthpiece is not really the issue with this effect unless the tip is too small. There are some alternate fingerings that can help on some notes. Usually dropping your jaw and adding various palm keys can create some really nice deep bends
Hi Adriene, I need your advice. I have Paititi #7 and I’m considering buying Yibuy mouthpiece. 1- These two mouthpieces look kind of similar but do they feel and sound similar to you or there is a big difference and worth trying? 2- I’m comfortable with 6* to 7 maximum on Otto Link scale and I’m comfortable with Paititi 7. What size tip opening Yibay do you think I should buy? #8 or #9. Also if you have to just keep one between gold or silver which one would you keep? Thanks
My raw brass $20 Yibuy mpcs run small. My #9 feels like a 6*. I'm in the process of getting my two raw brass Yibuy mpcs plated. One Gold and on Silver. They have the worst naming process for their mouthpieces by the way. I generally prefer the sound of Gold plating but at the price these are selling for, I seriously doubt if there is any gold or silver in any of their mouthpieces
Sirvalorsax, Thanks Adriene. I trust your judgment. I’ll give it a shot.
Nice collection! My own favourites are: soprano: Yanagisawa (metal, 7); alto: Yanagisawa (metal, 7); tenor: Vandoren V16/T75 (metal, gold); baritone: Drake 8 (composite material). My other mouthpieces (also many!) are resting in a containerbox.
LOL. I ran out of space for my other mouthpieces
Hey sirvalor. I'm starting to get more advanced in my jazz playing, (16 Y/o been playing classical for 7 years and jazz for 3.) I have tried a couple reeds and while I can produce a sound I like with some I haven't really found the responsiveness I like- Sometimes the D or G hits an overtone or half tone on my 7 mouthpiece. Maybe that's just a me thing but I don't really know. Do you have any experience with synthetic reeds? And what reeds do you overall recommend?
Thanks for helping through my jazz journey mate.
-Andrew
I'm not a big fan of synthetic reeds even though there are some that people play exclusively. Legere and Fibracell are probably the 2 most popular ones. What mouthpiece and reeds are you using for jazz?
@@Sirvalorsax sweet! I'm using the jodyjazz HR* 7m that I got as a gift and I just purchased a vintage Guy Hawkins 6m for really cheap to test how I like metal mouthpieces. I use D'addario jazz select 3s filed but have been told good things about java greens and v16s?
In my experience, the D'Addario reeds run pretty stiff. I'd try the Vandoren green box 2.5 for a brighter setup or the Vandoren redbox 3 for a bright with core setup. I did a review on cheaper reeds where the blue box Royals b D'Addario were much better than I thought they would be. They are also cheaper
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@@Sirvalorsax Thank you very much! I'll pick some up next time my paycheck comes around. I really appreciate everything, you're the best :))
Wonder if you could get Syos--or Sugall even--to copy that Chinese mouthpiece at 8:05 since you liked it so much but don't want to play on the unknown material.
I don't think either of them would copy the design but I've been looking into getting it plated
@@Sirvalorsax Damn I bet you could go to a few places and do that pretty cheap!
How do u feel about the alto dukoff?
I haven't played one of those since the late 1980's-early 990's
Thanks for your reviews, I wonder if you have ever tried a Lawton mouthpiece.
Its on the list but it will be a while
7*B Lawton can't go wrong
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LOL!!
Have you got the jumbo java for alto yet?
Not yet. I'm still working on trying to get an alto again
Okay
Why you don’t have beechler blite 7 ????
I'll look into it
Will you be adding any comments since your Chinese revelations video?
I'm getting some of those mouthpieces gold and silver plated very soon as a follow up
I have a Yamaha 5C that I’ll trade for either of the Sugals. Either one, I’m flexible.
I’ll pay for the shipping.
Tristan Voitcu i think it was a joke
Tristan Voitcu its definitely a joke
LOL!!!!!!!!!
What do you have to say about Gottsu mpcs?
I saw the video of them making one on youtube but I decided not to get one because I have too many mouthpieces now. They look very well made but I don't know anyone that plays one yet
They play absolutely great for Jazz. Read and listen to Steve Neff's recent review.
Is the yibuy mouthpiece good
I'm working on completing the reviews for them now and I am very impressed.
Sirvalorsax can you describe the tone that you get when you play it
@@__son it has a nice sub tone character to it all throughout the range of the instrument. Yet, it can get bright when pushed
Please try a Syos
It's on the list
my friend the chinese nozzles They are wider than the reet and do not work well
Nice house
Coloque uma legenda em Português... Ficaria legal
You should try warburton
I lived 30 minutes from that factory. I never got a chance to go there. I had some brass guys that got some custom work done there and they loved it.
14:04 top tier
You don't have an MB2?!
I was looking for a Brecker style Guardala but I went with the Sugal Kirk Whalums. Nadir makes the MB I was looking at
No Meyer ? No Lakey ? No Laughton ?
No Meyer?
Not yet...
Roland Kirk could play them all at the same time!
😆 lol
Are those china mouthpieces safe to play?
I wish there were more objective tests done on these mouthpieces. I've taken down all the reviews of the mouthpieces I did where I can't research the material that these are made of. I no longer play the cheap Chinese mouthpieces either. From what information I've been able to gather, they lack proper plating compared to more expensive mouthpieces and they are made from low quality cheap brass that would more than likely exceed the recommendations of Proposition 65. In my opinion, until we can get more definitive tests done it's not worth the risks
@@Sirvalorsax I'm gonna get the mouth cannon 55 equivalent for my alto... I'm using a Lebayle Studio 8 on my alto but I struggle with it heavy... I'm using a Legere on the Lebayle and Legere on the V16 T8 ... Any advice thanks for such great videos. I'd donate if I could brotha...I have a sax yt but I kinda let it go a while ago so I know what you go threw here
Here us an example of my old videos ...this was a good one...but TH-cam crushed my spirit and I stopped ...I was embarrassed smh because some of my videos got like 15 thumbs down to 5 thumbs up smh lol
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I have a Theo Wanne Vintified 8* Datta I’m not using. Hit me up if you’re interested.
8* is gigantic for me. I'd be looking for more of a 6* or 7 but next year some time
@@Sirvalorsax Lol. It's so easy to play though! It's a fun piece. I play on a Durga 3 and a Gaia 2 , so I really don't use it. I just remember you saying in a video that you were looking for one. Let me know if you change your mind. I'm not actively trying to sell it so I'm sure Ill have it for a while.
@@bigsaxoholic99 Cool
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So wirhout a doubt the twins win; so, Sugal, Vando, iBay for me. Now, can your drunk cistomers tell the difference? I think not. However, the studio mic can. Keep the Sugal for the right place and the others for the customer that wants to bend the saxneck. Really outstanding job. Thanks very much.
Thanks
Casually sitting on 7 to $10k of mouthpieces 😬
LOL
How many folks now feel slightly less guilty about how many mouthpieces they have?
LOL
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Get a Theo wanne slant sig 2
I'll look into it
Sirvalorsax I have one and they’re incredible
OTTO LINK HAS JUST COME OUT WITH A NEW METAL LINK. WELL, THEY DID SOME TIME AGO, BUT IT WAS A LIMITED EDITION, NOW ITS PERMANENT, I'D LOVE TO HEAR YOUR OPINION
Se o amigo se sentir de fazer uma doação para mim. Eu aceito. Cada uma boquilha mais bonita que outra.
OK, so "take a listen to this". And, you play something in a very large hall/room with hard surfaces everywhere. The echo never seems to end. And, we're supposed to "appreciate" one of your mouthpieces in that place? What's wrong with you?
Please feel free to check out the actual video where I review the mouthpieces in multiple rooms with different sound characteristics. I posted a link at the end of the video. Thanks