coffeejack
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Hi everyone. This is my first post and although I had a look at other threads, I can find quite what Im looking for. I have just joined a 25 piece big band with a 7 piece sax section. After the first rehearsal, I felt my sound was really out of place with the rest of the section. They were all playing Yamahas and Yanis and sounded sweet together. I play a Mauriat 66R ! Any of you that know this horn will probably have a knowing look on your face at this point. When I was in a 7 piece R&B pub band with guitars, this was a superb sax as (for me) it performs best when pushed hard, but now it seems 'rude' in that situation. Im wondering if I can tame the tone with a different mouthpiece/reed combo.( I curerently have a RPC and a Berg Grained Ebonite.) Has anyone had any joy in getting sweet stable tones out of a 66R or am I fighting a loosing battle?
I would really like to keep the Mauriat as its a great sax for amplified gigs so if I could find a sweet and subtle piece for big band I would be happy.
This then gets me wondering, if there is a sax most suited to the big band demands. I should confess at this point to a love of vintage. Ive had a Chu Berry, and a Super 20 in the past but got the 66R to enjoy improved keywork. I just cant get excited over a Yamaha or Yani. I know they are spot on and reliable but I just love the romance and feel of vintage. Does anyone have any guidance on this please. Kind regards. Jack
I would really like to keep the Mauriat as its a great sax for amplified gigs so if I could find a sweet and subtle piece for big band I would be happy.
This then gets me wondering, if there is a sax most suited to the big band demands. I should confess at this point to a love of vintage. Ive had a Chu Berry, and a Super 20 in the past but got the 66R to enjoy improved keywork. I just cant get excited over a Yamaha or Yani. I know they are spot on and reliable but I just love the romance and feel of vintage. Does anyone have any guidance on this please. Kind regards. Jack