
TimboSax
Deputy junior apprentice 2nd class
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While fully agreeing with the sentiments expressed by Fraser here:
Wise words...
I've rather gone and spoiled things by picking up two new mouthpieces
I've been using a Yamaha 4C on my Jericho tenor, but thought I'd have a go at a couple of cheapies recommended by Fraser and Colin elsewhere, a Rico Metalite M5 and a Chinese metal jobbie from ebay.
The Chinese mp is a number 7 - not sure how that compares to other makes, but it takes a lot more huff to get a sound out of it than the 4C. That's not a problem though, and the sound that comes out is much louder and brighter. I like it, and I like the fact that I feel that I have to work a bit harder to make it sound ok - gives me a push to the next level, and I'm sure that with a bit of practice I'll get more comfortable with it. Well worth the £26 it cost.
The Rico M5 feels slightly easier to blow than the Chinese mp, but is also brighter and louder than the Yamaha. I can get a bit darker with this one than the Chinese. Again, I like it (apart from the dull grey look, it looks 'orrible!), and it's well worth the £27 I paid.
The reason I tried these is that I have an issue with the Yamaha closing up when I give it some welly...I've not yet managed to close either of these yet.
Taking both to band practice tonight, let's see how they do.
Wise words...
I've rather gone and spoiled things by picking up two new mouthpieces
I've been using a Yamaha 4C on my Jericho tenor, but thought I'd have a go at a couple of cheapies recommended by Fraser and Colin elsewhere, a Rico Metalite M5 and a Chinese metal jobbie from ebay.
The Chinese mp is a number 7 - not sure how that compares to other makes, but it takes a lot more huff to get a sound out of it than the 4C. That's not a problem though, and the sound that comes out is much louder and brighter. I like it, and I like the fact that I feel that I have to work a bit harder to make it sound ok - gives me a push to the next level, and I'm sure that with a bit of practice I'll get more comfortable with it. Well worth the £26 it cost.
The Rico M5 feels slightly easier to blow than the Chinese mp, but is also brighter and louder than the Yamaha. I can get a bit darker with this one than the Chinese. Again, I like it (apart from the dull grey look, it looks 'orrible!), and it's well worth the £27 I paid.
The reason I tried these is that I have an issue with the Yamaha closing up when I give it some welly...I've not yet managed to close either of these yet.
Taking both to band practice tonight, let's see how they do.