Mouthpieces PPT Alto mouthpiece 5* or 6**?

[sidenius]

I'm about to order the PPT alto moutpiece but I'm really in two minds whether to go for the 5* or the 6**.
Right now I'm playing a D'addario Select Jazz D5M which has a .73" opening.
The 6** seems like quite a jump with its .826 opening but I'm leaning towards the 6** for more power and projection
UKDavid stated in an ealier thread that the gap was'nt that big coming from a Yamaha 6CM.
I know that feeling comfortable on of a mouthpiece is not only a matter of tip opening but also the facing, so I would be glad to get some advice from happy PPT players

Thanks

 

[Jeanette]

I love my 5* but really can't comment on what will be best for you, sorry. I tried a bigger size and found I squeaked more. I do believe though that with time that I would have overcome that. Problem is I mainly play sop

@Pete Thomas might be able to advise better

Jx

 

[DavidUK]

Still loving my 6**. Just switched to RJS 3M and finding no problems, for a relative beginner. No squeaks.
Doesn't suit my old 20's Conn, but fine on SA80II and Beaugnier Special Perfect/Duke (played 1st time today). Has also been good on '73 SDA, YAS62 Purple, Yany A901, Keilwerth EX90 I.

Pete advised the 6** and I was a little nervous but it's great.

 

[Colin the Bear]

It's a bit like asking what size shoes to buy. You need to buy what fits and feels comfortable. Your chops are unique to you.

 

[kevgermany]

If you're just playing alto, go with the bigger tip and be prepared to use a slightly softer reed. If you're playing other saxes with narrow mouthpieces, maybe go with the narrower tip. As said already, the Rico/D'Addario Jazz Select work well with these mouthpieces.

 

[Jazzaferri]

I just went from an 8* with 31/2 reeds to a PPT 11 with3 reeds.

I trried it out of curiosity and was amazed at the difference in sound the larger tip opening made. Its gonna take a month or so to get my lips up to the point of comfortably doing a 2 hour stint but the sound is way worth it,

My $0.02

 

[Ivan]

I know what I would choose