Are SYOS mouthpieces good?
Despite my initial complaints about the SYOS sax mouthpieces… After giving them another shot, I have to say they are very good and at least some of the hype around them is warranted. It’s exciting to have so many different possible designs at your fingertips.
How much does a SYOS mouthpiece cost?
The other great thing about the SYOS saxophone mouthpieces is the price point. As of today, the signature model sax mouthpieces are at about 185 USD, which in my mind is a great price for a sax mouthpiece that plays this well.
What mouthpiece did Cannonball Adderley use?
Cannonball Adderley Cannonball played a Meyer NY ebonite mouthpiece, with a number 5 tip opening and a medium chamber.
What Reed size is Kenny G?
Hemke Alto Saxophone Reed 2 1/2 According to this forum, Kenny G’s set up on alto is Beechler S5S – Hemke 2 1/2.
What are SYOS mouthpieces made of?
SCAL3D
Syos mouthpieces are made in SCAL3D, a new material designed exclusively by Syos with the best french expert in materials. It has been certified as non-toxic, and its resistance to impact is greater than that of hard rubber (you can drop it on the ground, there are less chances it breaks).
Who makes Otto Link mouthpieces?
jj Babbitt Company, Inc.
The jj Babbitt Company, Inc. proudly celebrates its 100th anniversary by introducing the Otto Link FL (FLORIDA) mouthpiece for tenor saxophone.
What mouthpiece does Vincent Herring use?
The Testimonial from Vincent Herring A prototype from Vandoren that ended up being 1 of the 3 hand made mouthpiece they used to make the current popular V16 in the 1990’s, and this new one made by Ken Okutsu in Japan.
When did Dave guardala start making saxophone mouthpieces?
In the 1980’s Dave Guardala raised the bar for the saxophone mouthpiece industry. Working closely with one of our greatest jazz saxophonists Michael Brecker, Guardala took his new creative ideas to the more precise, never before used CNC (Computer Numerical Control Milling Machine) which had never been used prior to this in the industry.
What makes a guardala a good mouthpiece?
The strength of a good Guardala is the focus it has. It has a very tight focus and core to the sound. When you play it feels like a laser beam of sound is coming out of the bell and pointing straight at the mic. Other mouthpieces without this focus feel more like a wave of sound is coming out of the bell.
Is the PMS guardala still on the market?
I don’t know all the legal, behind the scenes details but……WWBW is still selling their Guardala mouthpieces and PMS is still selling their Guardala mouthpieces. The mouthpiece I am reviewing today is from Germany and is a PMS mouthpiece.
What kind of mouthpiece does a tenor saxophone use?
This is the second brightest with the King Curtis sound of the Tenor models. It’s designed to reproduce the sound of King Curtis, the king of rock and roll and R&B sax. This mouthpiece incorporates a high baffle with a small chamber.