Mouthpieces Vandoren V5 A20 or A25

koumou

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Hello,

I would be very interested to hear the impressions of people who have tried the Vandoren V5
mouthpieces for alto and especially the A20 and A25.

Thanks
 
Oh yes you are right. Maybe if Pete sees it he can moove it over there.

Thanks
 
I must admit that they are the only Vandoren mouthpieces that have never really appealed (apart from the Optimum) - I've only ever bought a Java or V16 mouthpiece. BTW what is the Barone Alto like.....?

Kind regards
Tom
 
I must admit that they are the only Vandoren mouthpieces that have never really appealed (apart from the Optimum) - I've only ever bought a Java or V16 mouthpiece. BTW what is the Barone Alto like.....?

Kind regards
Tom

I have Javas and V16's for both my alto and tenor as well as a metal V16 and TL4 for my tenor.
I am currently using the Phil Barone HR that came with my alto, and in fact, this morning, my teacher commented on how nice my tone is.

As for my Barone alto:
Optically it is identical to the Bauhaus Wallstein A-M2S, it even has the reinforcing brace at the bridge near the left hand pinky spatula. The only difference been the finish, resonators and key pads.

Initially I felt that something was not exactly right. It turned out there was a leek at the low b pad. I fixed that and I also sanded the lacquer of the neck tenon. Oxidation created a patina there which improved the seal.

The keywork is very fast in a very slick way, although I resorted to rising the palm keys with sugru (as per Stephen Howard's instructions) as I have large hands (I am 6'3'').

Sound wise it is slightly more spread than my teachers super action Selmer I tried this morning, and it has slightly heftier/beefier bottom end.

In all it plays and sounds good, and I think it's good value for money. On the other hand I could have been just as happy with a second hand YAS62 or Yani. My tenor's a YTS62 with a Selmer ref36 neck and I am perfectly happy with it.

Best regards
Koumou
 
Lovely to hear from you, dude!

I notice that Bill Lewington have some Barone Alto mps for £99 - very good price. I like Phil-Tone mouthpieces, and play the Custom Alto with FL lig and reeds on my Ref54. I am currently focussing on my Yani tenor, getting the sound I want - good fun. Do come over for a coffee when you are in the area..........!

Kind regards
Tom
 
Lovely to hear from you, dude!
Do come over for a coffee when you are in the area..........!

Kind regards
Tom
Thanks Tom. Last time I was in the UK was way back in 1991.I spent my best years in England 1974-85. I shure miss the place.
 

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