Finding YOUR Perfect Saxophone Mouthpiece | Feat. Michael Stricklin and j.j. Babbitt Mouthpieces

[@LuanneFose]

I totally disagree with @Horrorlink! Michael gave such a thorough explanation of these mouthpieces both verbally and in performance. His demonstration really helped me hear and understand what these mouthpieces are capable of in all genres - something you normally don't get in mouthpiece reviews. I don't want to have to change out my mouthpiece every time I play a different genre. This review was very convincing. I'll be saving my money for both of these mouthpieces! Bravissimo! Thank you, Michael from a Indiana University Bloomington and University of North Texas grad!

[@Simon.the.Likeable]

Anyone would think Horrorlink was strapped in with eyes pegged open like A Clockwork Orange. KZbin videos can be terminated instantly. I'm like you though, I also love hearing people's anecdotes and reminiscences.

[@vincentgaglio5106]

So so awesome. Wow. Love it Sir

[@bobblues1158]

Great communicator!

[@ed.z.]

Fantastic demonstration of flexibility, skill, and wisdom.

[@michaeldean9338]

Thanks for the info.

[@JosephDunley]

Very interesting looking alto sax. Especially the neck. What brands are they?

[@robfairbrother3014]

No insults intended to 1st graders because that is where they’re at in their journey to maturity, but whoah! There are a lot of 1st grade comments here! I guess KZbin must be for more mature audiences? Those who have an attention span that is longer than that of a goldfish? Children, time to go back to Tik Tok. You’re not quite at the level of KZbin yet! I for one appreciate the demonstrations after the talk and I can’t believe Michael Stricklin’s sound! Both on the alto and tenor. For the last three years of playing sax I’ve been looking for a player whose sound I love and who I want to develop my sound concept after. While there are many great players out there with great sounds I find they stick to a narrow-banded genre swing that I often can’t get into and have a hard time listening to. What I appreciate about Michael is his ability to sound great in any genre and since I like anything from the big-band sound to early jazz, funk, r&b, rock and even sax based electronic music it’s inspiring to find someone that sounds great in any style. I’ve never heard of J.J. Babbitt mouthpieces but to have a mouthpiece that is so flexible has got my curiosity piqued. Now to any Tik Tok watcher who made it this far, congratulations! Maybe you can start exploring KZbin now!

[@patrickmendez4787]

Quel que doit le bec où l'instrument seul compte le musicien et son état d'esprit. Bravo monsieur Patrick

[@migueltortoza]

What is the tip opening that you used on the alto sax?

[@JosephSalinas-r4r]

It's a #2😮😮

[@AlexVolkhin13]

What reed on alto sax?

[@ize1000009]

All the TikTok people complaining because a video is longer than 1-2 minutes…. 😂

[@yvesbajulaz]

cat is cool... whoever doesn't have time to listen should self reflect...

[@pcmvanraak4511]

A LOT of talking and not saying very much. Your playing reflects that.

[@Horrorlink]

All the relevant information here could have been condensed into 1-2 minutes, thanks for the time waste. Next time get someone that has his speech prepared and doesn't kill time by doodlin around and telling anecdotal stories.

[@paigesmusic6174]

If this sets you off, wait till I release the full edit 🤯

[@adysaxman77]

​@paigesmusic6174 you sound wonderful! 😊

[@unclemick-synths]

​@@paigesmusic6174 I doubt @Horrorlink will be back. Me neither. Yep, clearly a great saxophonist but too much playing and not enough solid advice.

[@jazldazl9193]

we'll miss you both@@unclemick-synths

[@ed.z.]

Stick with Tic Toc until you mature a bit. I won’t bet the house on it.