PPT Mouthpieces

[Sue]

Oh Pete - I would be so interested in that alto piece! Very excited at the prospect - they tell me patience is a virtue

[Rogerb]

Roger,

For a second there I though you'd got it all sewn up but then I remembered... what you going to do ligature wise?

... and I presume living in Spain you already have a pair of sunglasses to cope with the glare of that silver beauty?

I think you are in for a lot of fun with your new toy,

Best wishes,

Chris

Just got a Rovner off ebay , an EDII ...have long been an Eddie Daniels fan, especially of his clarinet playing.

[rhysonsax]

Before I sent the PPT on to its next lucky recipient, I took it along to big band rehearsal and our lead tenor blew it all night.

He's a really good player, but his solos are often swamped by the rest of the band. As soon as he'd taken his first solo, the MD complimented him on the sound and asked what was different. There might be another PPT sale in time for Christmas.

Rhys

[Pete Thomas]

As soon as he'd taken his first solo, the MD complimented him on the sound and asked what was different. There might be another PPT sale in time for Christmas.

Great! But sadly they are taking a few weeks lead time so unlikely any current orders will be filled before Christmas.

Hopefully my new plan of just making one type (onyxite) will allow me to keep some in stock so there should be less of a waiting list in future.

[AlanT]

I finally had time to record my first tune with my new PPT. I just learned the tune yesterday so I probably shouldn't be recording it yet because it's fast (160bpm) and I don't quite have the tonguing/fingering coordinated as well as I will but I don't know when I'll get a chance to record again. Also it's a Christmas ditty so I wanted to get it up on my Soundclick early so here it is> Run, Run, Rudolph I think the PPT is the greatest even though I may not have done it justice here (I also used an old reed that squealed a bit)

[kevgermany]

Apart from what it's made from, is there a difference between the onyxite and blue mouhpiece?

[Pete Thomas]

Any news on PPTs for alto, soprano or bari ?

Contrary to my previous answer, I do have plans for a baritone. I have a prototype already!

Apart from what it's made from, is there a difference between the onyxite and blue mouhpiece?

Not that I can hear. Ed Pillinger says he can hear a difference, but I believe there may be a difference between two identical reeds, or taking the reed off and putting it on again in a very slightly different position or ligature position/tension. Also they are hand finished, no two identical looking PPTs would sound exactly the same if you had equipment or ears to measure such subtle differences.

[rhysonsax]

Contrary to my previous answer, I do have plans for a baritone. I have a prototype already!

I'm excited - is it a similar internal design to the tenor PPT and when can we expect to see the production model hit the market ?

Rhys

PS Last week I bought an alto Vandoren Jumbo Java with a vague idea of carving away at it until it looks like a smaller PPT inside. The Jumbo is a pretty good mouthpiece as it stands, so I may leave well alone.

[Pete Thomas]

I'm excited - is it a similar internal design to the tenor PPT and when can we expect to see the production model hit the market ?

No it's very different, more like a Slant Sig Otto Link, bit with a very teeny bit more bite and sparkle IMO.

PS Last week I bought an alto Vandoren Jumbo Java with a vague idea of carving away at it until it looks like a smaller PPT inside. The Jumbo is a pretty good mouthpiece as it stands, so I may leave well alone.

I think the Jumbo Java is great for a very loud extremely bright mouthpiece, but although I took some inspiration from a tenor JJ for the tenor PPT, I wouldn't think it would for the alto.

[scottie]

I have been on the look out for a Alto Jumbo Java for a while now
But cos Im on Benifit 100+ is a bit too much for me.so Im keeping my eyes open on Ebay. But would you say that they are worth getting Pet? I did try one but it was only for a couple of mints it was the A75 so Now you got one pet would you say you were glad you got it.