M/Pieces - Ligs Metal PPT

[Pete Thomas]

As hinted previously I am currently working on a new metal PPT, and have started making some recordings and I found it interesting to pt this side by side with an Onyxtite PPT. The internal dimensions are basically the same so theoretically they should sound the same. Unless the material has an effect on the sound which, as we all know, it doesn't.

Or does it?

Soundfiles:

http://tamingthesaxophone.com/saxophone-mouthpiece-ppt.html

 

[Two Voices]

Hi Pete,

I'm very interested in this mouthpiece as I prefer the size of a metal tenor in my mouth apposed to the ebonite cousin.

Question: Is the bore size that slips onto the cork 21/32" (16.67mm)?

The lower register on the metal piece seem big and warm compared to the Onyxtite. Even the upper register seems to have more fluidity and sings. Is there any chance of a sound clip without backing? Just running a scale melodically perhaps.

 

[TomMapfumo]

Hi Pete!

From my perspective it was just too close to call - at times the metal had a slightly cleaner sound in the upper register, but I would not be able to tell if I was listening blind, I'm sure. Are you going to next produce a Sanbornesque Alto piece to complete the set...?

Any price yet for the Metal?
Kind regards
Tom

 

[andyb1970]

I want one, don't care it if sounds the same or not LOL. Will a 7* Onyxtite play exactly the same as the metal, i.e. as easy to blow etc?

 

[Two Voices]

... at times the metal had a slightly cleaner sound in the upper register ...

It seemed to hold centre more when pushed from what I could gather from the clips

 

[Two Voices]

I want one, don't care it if sounds the same or not LOL. Will a 7* Onyxtite play exactly the same as the metal, i.e. as easy to blow etc?

Even at £1000 ...

 

[TomMapfumo]

Will Pete soon be known as the GAS Man................................:shocked:;}

I want a Silver metal Alto now!

 

[Two Voices]

Will Pete soon be known as the GAS Man................................:shocked:;}

))))))

I want a Silver metal Alto now!

I'm sure

...

On a serious note now, will there be a pass around? Preferably a 9*

 

[Nick Wyver]

The metal has more edge when pushed. Otherwise I'd say they were pretty similar.

 

[kevgermany]

Wierd, the metal sounded warmer and more mellow to me, until it got pushed.....

 

[Fraser Jarvis]

Will Pete soon be known as the GAS Man................................:shocked:;}

No but i'm sure Paul will, Geez Paul you've goten enough sax's and mouthpieces to start a small orchestra! what do you want with another one!!!))

Pete, any plans for a metal alto piece?

 

[Taz]

I couldn't tell the difference to be honest! Both sounded great, but then it has got Pete attached to one end, maybe that's it. I don't need a PPT, I just need a PT! ))

 

[VirusKiller]

Nice! Will you be doing a silver plated option?

On a serious note now, will there be a pass around? Preferably a 9*

I'd be on for trying a 9*.

 

[Morgan Fry]

Very similar indeed, Pete.

Question: Is the bore size that slips onto the cork 21/32" (16.67mm)?

It is -- I only have one drill! ;p

I want one, don't care it if sounds the same or not LOL. Will a 7* Onyxtite play exactly t
he same as the metal, i.e. as easy to blow etc?

Can't say it's exactly the same, but it is similarly free-blowing, and responds and articulates properly (i.e., clean and fast).

 

[Rogerb]

Just shows we hear/perceive differently ....I very slightly, but definitely, preferred the sound of the Onyxite. I thought the metal was just a tad less smooth and warm throughout.

 

[Gallen]

Metal sounded deeper in the lower register, though seems to be more edgy at the top end. Want: alto version!

 

[thomsax]

Looks like a Rovner (out of production) mpc to me!!! Or very close. But the chamber is differnt.

I think the metal has more power compared to Onyxíte.

Thomas

 

[andyb1970]

Even at £1000 ...

Errrr no......LOL

 

[andyb1970]

))))))

On a serious note now, will there be a pass around? Preferably a 9*

I'd be interested in trying if there is a hand around, but a 7*.

 

[Sunray]

I'd be interested in trying if there is a hand around, but a 7*.

Me Too Or an 8* ...

Any news on expected price?