Saxophones C Melody Saxophones

[Targa]

Language or cat?

Triskeles.

 

[DesertRoads]

Ah, the elusive grail of the C-melody world. I'd like to believe it exists, but few players that I've heard seem to know about such an object.

What modern mouthpieces exist that work for most C-mels? If a table of mouthpieces exists in this thread, it would be worthy of its own thread, perhaps as a sticky.

There are only 3 companies I am aware of that makes a modern C Melody MP.

JDWoodwinds.com (Jared DeLeon) makes a good 3D printed C Melody MP that uses a Tenor reed.

Caravan MP's

Caravan C-Tenor ("C-Melody") Saxophone Mouthpiece - Mouthpieces - Caravan Mouthpieces

The Caravan C-Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece represents a modern open-chamber mouthpiece produced to complement vintage C-tenor saxophones (commonly referred to as “C-melody” saxophones).

caravanmouthpieces.com

Morgan MP's

Morgan C Melody Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece

Morgan C-Melody Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece. Pure hard rubber formula. Quite possibly the best C Melody mouthpiece on the market today. Uses tenor sax reeds.

www.morganmouthpieces.com

 

[lydian]

There are some cheapos on eBay - Mouthpiece Planet (Faxx) and Weibster. I have both. Tone is ok, intonation is good.

 

[Keshr]

There are some cheapos on eBay - Mouthpiece Planet (Faxx) and Weibster. I have both. Tone is ok, intonation is good.

I also have the Faxx, and one that is sold as a JJ Babbitt USA. Was just marked USA on the side, but that wore off very quickly. Both were cheap, and both play well for my skill level.

 

[PigSquealer]

What modern mouthpieces exist that work for most C-mels? If a table of mouthpieces exists in this thread, it would be worthy of its own thread, perhaps as a sticky.

A brief commentary by Ralph Morgan.

How It Came To Be: Morgan C Melody Tenor Mouthpiece

Explore the origin story behind the handmade Morgan C Melody tenor saxophone mouthpiece.

www.morganmouthpieces.com

Member @Greychatter was kind enough to build this list for everyone.

There’s also the RPC flavor @LostCircuits makes if you ask nicely.

 

[PigSquealer]

Slightly drier sock or completely dry sock?

They sound like the right sock to get the job done.

 

[rhysonsax]

GetASax make an interesting C Melody mouthpiece which is based on the tenor sax Reso Chamber mouthpiece but suitably scaled down.

I have a Pillinger C Melody mouthpiece that is very good indeed. He also makes a C soprano mouthpiece and I have one of them too. I'm not sure that the C Melody piece appears on his website, but Ed Pillinger is very good at communication and easy to deal with. His prices are good too.

Rhys

 

[Greychatter]

A brief commentary by Ralph Morgan.

How It Came To Be: Morgan C Melody Tenor Mouthpiece

Explore the origin story behind the handmade Morgan C Melody tenor saxophone mouthpiece.

www.morganmouthpieces.com

Member @Greychatter was kind enough to build this list for everyone.

There’s also the RPC flavor @LostCircuits makes if you ask nicely.

I updated the research in this last fall, but I suspect prices have gone up this year.... I'll do an update as time permits.

 

[PigSquealer]

Here’s what’s listed in the document on post #445.

 

[PigSquealer]

Here’s my latest C Melody acquisition. It’s a 1918 Martin C Melody. It’s been repadded, corked, and new felts where needed. It plays very well, and is in nice condition for the age.



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@DesertRoads thanks for the PM with multiple detail photos.
After heavy review and comparing to swan examples of same years. I have no doubt that this is in fact an original factory part.

Well… I’ve seen several early Martin C Melody’s with the straight neck.

Where ?

 

[PigSquealer]

I updated the research in this last fall, but I suspect prices have gone up this year.... I'll do an update as time permits.

I inquired with all makers attending NAMM a few weeks ago. Nothing new available outside those already listed.
Several took interest in why I was asking. Like I wasn’t the first to recently ask.

 

[PigSquealer]

What one of these six Couturier C tenors should I restore next. ? They range from 1922-1928.

 

[Dr G]

What one of these six Couturier C tenors should I restore next. ? They range from 1922-1928.

Drop ‘em all in the pond behind the barn and pick whichever floats.

 

[skeller047]

Drop ‘em all in the pond behind the barn and pick whichever floats.

"Behind the barn" being the operative phrase here. I've played a few C-Melody horns in my time. I don't own one...

 

[PigSquealer]

The pond behind the barn is only 6” deep. All seven floated. Yeah, there’s seven.

 

[PigSquealer]

"Behind the barn" being the operative phrase here. I've played a few C-Melody horns in my time. I don't own one...

Just off the phone with your daughter. “Dad will love this for Father’s Day”.

 

[Dr G]

Just off the phone with your daughter. “Dad will love this for Father’s Day”.

Yikes. You remind me of when I bought a harmonica for a friend’s 5 year old son right before they went on a cross country road trip.

Thank goodness my kids know better. They’d still do it, but they understand there might be consequences.

 

[skeller047]

Just off the phone with your daughter. “Dad will love this for Father’s Day”.

I’ve tried to train her to not speak to instrument techs and other low-lifes. But, she’s all grown up, and after all, speaking as a low-life, she has me as a dad, so she’ll do as she wishes. That said, I’m visiting her in a month, and I’ll warn her about you…

 

[PigSquealer]

Yikes. You remind me of when I bought a harmonica for a friend’s 5 year old son right before they went on a cross country road trip.

Thank goodness my kids know better. They’d still do it, but they understand there might be consequences.

You sir are the worst. Those poor parents. They were probably doomed to years of accordion torture afterwards.
Your son was my guest at the National Roadster two weeks ago. I didn’t ask. Thanks for the suggestion

I’ve tried to train her to not speak to instrument techs and other low-lifes. But, she’s all grown up, and after all, speaking as a low-life, she has me as a dad, so she’ll do as she wishes. That said, I’m visiting her in a month, and I’ll warn her about you…

Beware of low-life shady characters playing death metal in dark alleys. Especially the ones on C melodies. Total bottom feeders.
I was hacked by the dark side not to long ago. No way this is me. Looks AI generated

 

[skeller047]

You need to put that on your business cards. This is high art.