Mouthpieces STM

[jazzdoh]

Hey thanks, couldnt try before I buy so I bought a regular cleaned up 7* metal link. I bet it played great but couldn't chance it.

This i don't understand, is there a reason why you can't get to a music shop easily.

 

[eb424]

What do you mean by cleaned up? and why would you bet it plays great?



This is the only way to not be chancing it. Even ordering a new one (Otto Link) online is chancing it.

Just tip rails baffles table..Cheaper used with a view to the difference in price equal to a clean up

 

[Pete Thomas]

Just tip rails baffles table..Cheaper used with a view to the difference in price equal to a clean up

Sorry I don't know what this means. Cleaning a mouthpiece shouldn't really cost anything, you can do it yourself.

 

[eb424]

This i don't understand, is there a reason why you can't get to a music shop easily.

No but I dont want a new mouthpiece used is fine.

 

[Pete Thomas]

No but I dont want a new mouthpiece used is fine.

This is the point, if you buy used (without trying it) then it's a crapshoot. Who knows what the previous owner did to it. If you buy new at least you know it hasn't been messed with.

 

[jazzdoh]

No but I dont want a new mouthpiece used is fine.

Thats fine Eddie i am just trying to help.

 

[eb424]

Thats fine Eddie i am just trying to help.

I know I appreciate it.....😀

 

[eb424]

This is the point, if you buy used (without trying it) then it's a crapshoot. Who knows what the previous owner did to it. If you buy new at least you know it hasn't been messed with.

The one I have is fine I was just going to see if a 7* is easier on the high F#. I will send it off to Ed if needed still cheaper than new..

 

[jazzdoh]

The one I have is fine I was just going to see if a 7* is easier on the high F#. I will send it off to Ed if needed still cheaper than new..

That would be a wise choice if you think its not performing well and you would know it was perfected.

 

[thomsax]

The one I have is fine I was just going to see if a 7* is easier on the high F#. I will send it off to Ed if needed still cheaper than new..

Are you playing a 1933 Conn tenor wo high F# key?

Try some differnt reeds? Beside plasticover your can also try Vandoren V16. Both are filed reeds. V16 is a thicker reed compare to a Plasticover 2½. Plasticover 2½ is a #2 V16.

 

[eb424]

Are you playing a 1933 Conn tenor wo high F# key?

Try some differnt reeds? Beside plasticover your can also try Vandoren V16. Both are filed reeds. V16 is a thicker reed compare to a Plasticover 2½. Plasticover 2½ is a #2 V16.

Mainly playing the Z, Conn just for a bit of reminicing re mum..I like the plasticovers tbf.. The high F# also not an issue with a legere 2.25 but wow its expensive..i am only getting 6 - 8 weeks for 34 gbp..honestly cane dries out so quick in the caravan in the summer. Looking for considtency..

 

[lydian]

Mainly playing the Z, Conn just for a bit of reminicing re mum..I like the plasticovers tbf.. The high F# also not an issue with a legere 2.25 but wow its expensive..i am only getting 6 - 8 weeks for 34 gbp..honestly cane dries out so quick in the caravan in the summer. Looking for considtency..

You should really give Plasticover another go (#3). Not only are they way cheaper than synthetic, and immune to drying out, but they'll brighten up that otherwise dull STM.

 

[Pete Thomas]

but they'll brighten up that otherwise dull STM.

But how do you know it is dull?

 

[lydian]

But how do you know it is dull?

How do I know the sky is blue.

 

[eb424]

How do I know the sky is blue.

Tbf the stm was worked on. Its not dull with the legere or plasticovers..

 

[Pete Effamy]

How do I know the sky is blue.

You can hear it?

 

[Pete Thomas]

But how do you know it is dull?

How do I know the sky is blue.

I don't understand . You can see the sky is blue, is there an audio file of that mouthpiece somewhere that you've listened to so you can tell it is dull?

 

[eb424]

I don't understand . You can see the sky is blue, is there an audio file of that mouthpiece somewhere that you've listened to so you can tell it is dull?

Please tell...feeling a bit grim now

 

[Pete Thomas]

Please tell..

Tell what?

 

[thomsax]

Don Wise (RIP) played a Link 7 S modified by Doc Tenney, Cedar Falls. According to Don Wise his mouthpiece and "The Martin Tenor" was impotant to his tenor sound. I think Don Wise had a bright sound.

View: https://youtu.be/YAjfrf8Cfl8?si=sx5TPn4pBt6U2vYY