Mouthpieces Sound differences between Vandoren Java & Jumbo Java Tenor MPC's

[TomMapfumo]

I am relentlessly curious and trying to progress my Tenor MPC dilemma. Has anyone out there played both/either and is prepared to provide some useful feedback. I would be most grateful for any input, serious or otherwise!

Kind regards
Tom

 

[Linky Lee]

with regard to the differences, it does what it says on the tin. It makes everything JUMBO!

The Javas are very nice, I play a T75. I find the Yanigasawas quite similar too. I found them very hard to choose between. I play a yani on my alto.

 

[Jules]

jumbos are great but sound very much like a metal piece such as a dukoff.. very loud, very bright. Javas- good all rounders, big chambered, no baffle...

 

[peedee]

Talking of the Java T75, I bought one off ebay, just because it was there. Feels good, sounds great, but after a few minutes i'm knackered, out of breath. Only been playing for about eight months, maybe a bit too gappy for now. Feel it might have some good potential for the future when the old embouchure a bit more developed??

 

[TomMapfumo]

Hi PeeDee!

What reeds are you using? I tried playing a 7* tenor mpc with my usual Jazz Select 2H's but had to drop to 2M's to be able to play for a reasonable length of time. I have ordered a Java T55 as I am keen on a smaller gap/firmer reed combo for more contemporary sound, but have a bigger gap/softer reed combo for my Selmer Super Session H/ V16 T77 pieces for a more 'Jazzy' feel. What do I know?

Kind regards
Tom

 

[peedee]

TomMapfumo wrote:
Hi PeeDee!

What reeds are you using? I tried playing a 7* tenor mpc with my usual Jazz Select 2H's but had to drop to 2M's to be able to play for a reasonable length of time. I have ordered a Java T55 as I am keen on a smaller gap/firmer reed combo for more contemporary sound, but have a bigger gap/softer reed combo for my Selmer Super Session H/ V16 T77 pieces for a more 'Jazzy' feel. What do I know?

Kind regards
Tom

Sounds you know a lot more than I do!
I'm using Rico 2 1/2 or Vandoren 2

 

[TomMapfumo]

Hi PeeDee!

It would be an idea to try something softer like a Rico 2/Java 2 or similar, which is quite common with more open facings.

Kind regards
Tom

 

[peedee]

TomMapfumo wrote:
Hi PeeDee!

It would be an idea to try something softer like a Rico 2/Java 2 or similar, which is quite common with more open facings.

Kind regards
Tom

Ok Tom thanks for advice
I will experiment accordingly. Might give the Java a go as not tried them yet. Java reed on a Java MPC must be good!

 

[TomMapfumo]

My recently ordered Java T55 Tenor MPC has arrived and sounds great. I gave it a good blast today using EVO-5 Lig/LaVoz MS's and was very pleased with it. I would have gone for the Jumbo equivalent but have recently acquired a SH V16 Metal Tenor, and will stop at that point.

I suppose I should buy some Java Reeds as well, in order to retain cred!

Kind regards
Tom