Mouthpieces Anyone played a Bari ebonite/metal mouthpiece?

[TomMapfumo]

I just wondered whether anyone on the forum has/has played one of the Bari mouthpieces (Alto or Tenor) and what your experience has been like - I have a particular curiosity about the Richie Cole ebonite Alto mpc, and the WT11 metal Tenor mpc. Any responses welcome!

Kind regards
Tom

 

[TomMapfumo]

Well I decided to try out a Bari Richie Cole Alto mpc 7 facing and it is great, comparing well to my Super Session and providing a solid back up piece. It seems just a little livelier buth with a similar richness of sound.

I also purchased Bari* synthetic reeds for both Alto and Tenor and am very impressed. They do not have quite the richness of the Alexander Superial DC's I am currently playing but sound very lively and deep nevertheless. I will be happy to play them.

Kind regards
Tom

 

[saxismyaxe]

Glad you like the piece. I have been meaning to try the Richie Cole piece, but can't seem to ever find one in stock anywhere, and have put off ordering one untested.

I do like the Bari brand mouthpieces I have tried and purchased though. I shudder to think what you paid for it in the UK, having read the prices paid for such US made pieces recently.

Cheers.

 

[TomMapfumo]

Less than ?60.00 in London!

Kind regards
Tom

 

[jonf]

That's a good price in the UK. Where was that from?

In the US they're about $63.

 

[TomMapfumo]

Hi JonF!

I got mine from Howarth in London. Its well worth a go.

Kind regards
Tom