Mouthpiece specs.

[ken]

Anyone know the correct way to measure the various dimensions/specs of mouthpieces, tip opening, facing curvature, length etc. Preferably a link to an on-line diagram or some such.

I just know that I am going to (actually I already do) feel the need for a different mpc, but my standard 'in-the-box' ESM doesn't have any markings on it to indicate what it is or to enable a comparative change.

Thanks.

 

[griff136]

Hi Ken,

I do remember seeing a diagram on measuring mouthpiece facings and openings, etc but I cant remember where. not much help I know but here is a link to a site that has a comparison chart for sop, alto and tenor mouthpieces.

http://www.bill-lewington.com/charts/altosax.htm

if i remebr of find the site/ book I was reading about mouthpieces I will let you know.

Regards

Griff

 

[ken]

At 11:50:13 PM 07/04/06, griff136 wrote:
Hi Ken,

I do remember seeing a diagram on measuring mouthpiece facings and openings, etc but I cant remember where. not much help I know but here is a link to a site that has a comparison chart for sop, alto and tenor mouthpieces.

http://www.bill-lewington.com/charts/altosax.htm

if i remebr of find the site/ book I was reading about mouthpieces I will let you know.

Regards

Griff

Thanks Griff,

I too have seen a chart somewhere (on the net)... all feeler guages and such, but I can't find it again.

Thanks for the other link.

Ken.

 

[harmonix]

Hey Ken, I was browsing around the other day and found this, you may find useful.

http://www.dornpub.com/SaxjPDF/meyer.pdf

 

[ken]

Hello harmonix,

Thanks very much for the link.

This may be interesting to one or two others who are presently discussing older mpc's in other threads.

Thanks again.

Ken.