Mouthpieces Phil-Tone Le Son Alto Mouthpiece

[wanderso]

Received in US after only two weeks from order, the new hard rubber design which replaces Phil's Babbitt-Meyer reworks.

Mine is a 6=.076". The rolled baffle and round chamber are similar to JodyJazz HR* 6=.078; the throat is a bit larger. (My observations; might be missing something big, not a MP guru.) It seals well to reed, is easy to blow, and finish is as outstanding as one expects from Phil's reputation and experience.

I've moved from 2.5 V16 to Java Green to current Java Red filed (with Selmer single-screw lig) with my JJ MP seeking a more brassy sound. Le Son is pleasing after one play, clearly different from JJ HR*. I have to try various reeds and record to characterize and better understand the bell-side tone.

I think this piece will be a big hit!

 

[wanderso]

This MP sounds just incredible with my (new to me) Ref 54 alto.

Default is bold and brassy but very versatile—also sensitive and sweet, or breathy subtle. Good control of timbre at different dynamics.

Round sweet brassy is what I had trouble with on old horn and MP. Now that it comes so easily, I have attention and energy for other stuff as advancing nube! To say nothing of more time practicing and less looking around for gear. I've tried around five of the top Meyer-influenced pieces; Le Son nails it--the only one I've kept.

Really happy with Le Son. Value of a reliable great sound is priceless.

 

[Phil]

Just saw this...thanks for posting and Im glad you are enjoying the piece.

take care and play it in good health

Phil

 

[wanderso]

I’m on a hunt for a second in the US—afraid I’ll drop and chip it! Selling my others, this is the one. Just scored an old Selmer two-screw lig and polished and bent it straight: magic.

 

[Phil]

There are none in the US so your hunt will be difficult.

Order from me and pay not using paypal and shipping is free.

I can have one in the mail in a couple of days.