Mouthpieces Morgan Classical 9*. The best mouthpiece for 12M (for me)?

[fabriziodalisera]

This is the only mouthpiece currently in production that can hold its own against my Otto Link Slant. I’ve been playing this Morgan Classical for a while now, and to me it's just wonderful. Finally, someone made a "no-baffle" baritone mouthpiece with a one-inch neck extension—essential for those who play a Conn.
I want to make clear that I have no sponsorship or any endorsement deal; I bought the mouthpiece just like anyone else. What do you think?

P.S. Turn on English subtitles in the youtube menu.

P.P.S I have played the Morgan Florida, which I returned for the classical. so you can compare both.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZFd2_aftKM

 

[mark_addy]

You have a great sound! Thanks for posting this. I play a 1918-ish NW1 which I had a neck extension soldered-on a long time ago, and more recently acquired a more fully-keyed NW2. I was wondering about making a mouthpiece extension for this one, which is a bit less invasive - nice to see it done here. The metal Link I use has a thin paralell form over the neck cork which should mean making something reasonably elegant to extend it, not too difficult... 🙂

 

[fabriziodalisera]

thanks Mark. I think that making an extension on the mouthpiece is way better than changing the original neck dimensions. I think that it's good to see that a mouthpiece company understood this problem and made a mouthpiece in two versions, normal and with an extended neck. Of course you can make an extension by yourself if you have some manual dexterity!

 

[Pete Effamy]

I couldn’t find the Morgan clips.

It’s a lovely sound.

It’s a mouthpiece that enables great control even at pp. In the video you play mostly in this controlled, quieter way - is that because you’re just amazed at how much control it allows or will it not do much else? Is it too classical and remains very controlled (restricted?) even when pushed?

If you don’t want any bark at all when pushed then this mouthpiece is the one.

 

[fabriziodalisera]

Hello Pete, I was amazed by the dynamic range. If you listen tò the all video catefully there were moments where I played loud. There were gobs of volume in the studio that filled the room. You can absolutely get some low notes bark with It, but without getting harsh. I discussed my sound concept in the video, based on Mulligan and Chaloff. Maybe it's Just me, but I'm tired of the edgy lawnmover sound on many recordings. If you want that kind of sound this mouthpiece Is not for you.

 

[fabriziodalisera]

Hello Pete, I was amazed by the dynamic range. If you listen tò the all video catefully there were moments where I played loud. There were gobs of volume in the studio that filled the room. You can absolutely get some low notes bark with It, but without getting harsh. I discussed my sound concept in the video, based on Mulligan and Chaloff. Maybe it's Just me, but I'm tired of the edgy lawnmover sound on many recordings. If you want that kind of sound this mouthpiece Is not for you.

This Is the Florida model

View: https://youtu.be/5VBd_-hgM2w


Anyway you gave the idea of playing an another recordings tò get really loud tò show how the mouthpiece plays when pushed.
Bye, Fabrizio

 

[Pete Thomas]

Finally, someone made a "no-baffle" baritone mouthpiece with a one-inch neck extension—essential for those who play a Conn.

You mean apart from PPT baritone? 😉

 

[fabriziodalisera]

Hi @Pete Thomas , some year ago I have played a PPT for just ten minutes, from one of my students, but it was a baffled mouthpiece. I didn't know you had a no baffle model. It seems pretty unusual in these days. I'll check out your website.

 

[Pete Thomas]

. I didn't know you had a no baffle model. It seems pretty unusual in these days. I'll check out your website.

It has the same baffle as a Slant, quite minimal.

 

[turf3]

Well, Fabrizio, I've commented before on your great sound, whichever MP you use. To me this one certainly doesn't sound "no baffle" to me - you can still put considerable edge on the sound when you want to, or take it off.

It's funny, your horn looks like almost a twin to mine. I bet we could have a good time together, two baritone saxophones and a bottle of wine. Unfortunately I rather doubt I will ever get over to Rome with my horn, and you probably aren't likely to come to Texas with yours.

 

[fabriziodalisera]

Thanks ever so much @turf3 !
In the video I discussed my conception behind the sound I have in my head that I try to get out of the horn. Personally I find more comfortable to play a dark setup with some resistance (Vandroen blue 3 reeds) so I can get some brightness when I want to get loud, but without getting harsh and still mantaining a body in the sound. To me playing on a dark setup and brightening the sound when going loud is is way more managebable and flexible than doing the opposite. I can get a dark sound without getting too muddy or dull. I know some good players that like to play on a bright setup with little resistance that worked to darken the sound with great results. I would really love to come to Texas and spend some time together. Maybe some day...Anyway I'm writing tunes for a new record, maybe I could manage to come and play in your area...

@Pete Thomas I have played the signature PPT for a limited amount of time, almost two hours from a friend of mine, so I share only my first impressions. It is a good mouthpiece and a good match with the Conn tuning wise. But unfortunately it is a bit too bright for me. It is absolutely desirable for many players and I think it is not bright for most of them. But, it's just me, 99% of mouthpieces on baritone are too bright for me. And 99% of baritone players are too bright for me. I want to be into the Mulligan/Chaloff kind of tone zone. (And of course I don't know if I manage to do that, it's just my idea of sound...) Maybe that's because I have played a reworked slant for roughly ten years. My slant is dark and it's basically no baffle, but it's not original, maybe the refacer (I didn't know who made the job, I bought it used) reworked or removed the baffle. Let me know if you are planning to produce a darker PPT model, darker than the signature. The PPT signature mouthpiece is definitely worth trying out and could certainly resonate with many musicians out there.