Mouthpiece reviews PPT Alto MP 6**

[DavidUK]

No... Bugle!

 

[ProfJames]

No... Bugle!

I have been sat here waiting for that post!!!

 

[ProfJames]

You could also say I have been waiting for the last post!!!! Doh!

 

[sidenius]

Sorry to open this thread again, but after reading DavidUK's review I'm tempted.
But like you, David, I would be leaving a Yamaha 6C which is comfortable and easy to control and would like to go for the 6** - but it is indeed a big jump from the Yamaha 6C.
I've read you had the same doubt and was pleasantly surprised.
But what should I expect? A fairly easy transformation from the the smaller tip opening of the Yamaha or some considerable harder embouchure work?

 

[DavidUK]

My 6CM is 1.9mm as is the 6C, but I'm not sure if there is any facing difference?

Anyhow, the PPT's 2.1mm gap isn't that much bigger and soon after writing my review all squeaking completely disappeared once I'd played it for a few more hours. I'm still using RJS 2S filed but find I get a little warbly on an off day so the Plasticover 2 comes to the rescue here being perhaps a little harder. You'll need to do your own experimenting with reeds starting with your current reed of choice. I'd say definitely go for one. Yes, yes YES!!

 

[Andrew Sanders]

Has anyone tried a PPT with a vintage instrument. I'm tempted to try one of these but my York alto (Conn New Wonder) can be a bit pernickity about mouthpieces.

 

[ProfJames]

Have tried the PPT tenor mpc on a Martin tenor 1950's and it worked beautifully. However I tried several mpcs on my 1929 Martin Master but none of them were any good until I got a Rouseau......then the Martin came to life! Not had the chance to try a PPT for alto.

 

[Andrew Sanders]

Yes Prof I use a tenor PPT on my Hanson and it works beautifully.
I'm using a Rousseau SJ6 and a Selmer S80 on the alto but would like to go PPT and support Pete, but if the little 'un doesn't like it......

 

[ProfJames]

It is a quandry! I will buy a PPT for alto later in the year because the PPT is my "go to" mpc for tenor. Although the Saxscape prototype that I have found is proving a heck of a piece of kit! I also use a metal Selmer on alto.

Give it a go Andrew as I would be keen to hear your review.

 

[Andrew Sanders]

Yes my Saxscape is a winner too, but with the York, it's almost like your maiden aunt singing rugby songs.
I was hoping to find an upgrade for the Selmer which is good but not brilliant.

I may have to consider going the Lelandais route like @Colin the Bear but I've heard they can lead to disputes with the neighbours, or is that Leylandii?

 

[Jeanette]

Yes Prof I use a tenor PPT on my Hanson and it works beautifully.
I'm using a Rousseau SJ6 and a Selmer S80 on the alto but would like to go PPT and support Pete, but if the little 'un doesn't like it......

Pete did say if anyone bought an alto piece and didn't like it, as there was quite a demand they could be sold donation free in the yard sale 🙂

Jx

 

[Jeanette]

@Andrew Sanders if you can make the Manchester meet we might be able to persuade someone to let you try one 🙂

Jx

 

[Andrew Sanders]

Would love to come @Jeanette but a hungry glass furnace, eager visitors and a neglected wife don't allow.

 

[Jeanette]

Would love to come @Jeanette but a hungry glass furnace, eager visitors and a neglected wife don't allow.

Would not like you to neglect your wife, no problem, I will stick Yorkshire on the list of potential future workshops if that helps?

Jx

 

[Andrew Sanders]

You've hit the nail on the head Jeanette. I can't bring myself to go through Lancashire.

 

[Jeanette]

You've hit the nail on the head Jeanette. I can't bring myself to go through Lancashire.

As a Yorkshire lass I do understand, but it isn't as bad as you fear, we have even persuaded Aldevis to brave the journey outside the M25, though admittedly he won't be going as far as Lancashire this time!

Jx

 

[trimmy]

I'll bring my PPT6** to the Manchester workshop if anyone would like to try it out before buying one they are welcome, although it did take me a few days to adjust from my Ponzol. (No the Ponzol isn't for sale Targa)

 

[Nick Wyver]

I'll bring my PPT6** to the Manchester workshop if anyone would like to try it out before buying one they are welcome, although it did take me a few days to adjust from my Ponzol. (No the Ponzol isn't for sale Targa)

Which Ponzol is that and how would you say the PPT compared?

 

[trimmy]

Which Ponzol is that and how would you say the PPT compared?

It's a Ponzol vintage 85 (faded no' so not 100% sure) I've been using it for the last +2yrs, it's a beauty. How would i compare to the PPT hmm, I'm not good at this kinda thing but the Ponzol has a warmer sound, the PPT seems a harder blow than the Ponzol (at the mo) but I've been using the same reeds as on the Ponzol (Vandoren jazz 2) I've just bought a couple of RicoJazz 2M to try with the PPT.
I have to admit i keep going back to the Ponzol, maybe I'm not ready for the PPT ! or i just love me on the Ponzol.

 

[Nick Wyver]

Thanks. I've got a Vintage 85 and have been wondering about the PPT.