most popular 3D-Printed saxophone mouthpieces

[@alanhirayama4592]

I've been playing a metal Otto Link 8* for a while (20+ years), and recently got the SYOS Chad LB model. I really like the way it plays; I feel like I don't need to work as hard to get the sound I want which is a full, bright sound. I hope to get as a nice sound as you get on it! Thank you for sharing!

[@Osnosis]

That’s exactly the SYOS advantage; the sound just comes out easier.

[@Ryan-ok8lk]

Considering the Ryan devlin in the future. Looking for a versatile, bright, projective sound. It might just be me but the Chad LB model seems to have a high pitched ringing quality, almost like the brightness is coming from one specific frequency region. Ryan devlins is brighter overall but consistently bright. Not sure if this is just my imagination. Both sounded really good though and thank you so much for doing a high quality comparison!

[@SaxSpy]

My pleasure! Let me know which you choose. Be sure to use the code SPYSYOS to help support the channel!

[@Ryan-ok8lk]

@@SaxSpy Decided on Chad LB! I think it's probably the best balanced of the two

[@harppsricprince]

Chad LB Ryan Devlin “Millenia” - 1:51 Chad LB “Mack the Knife” - 2:01 Sonny Rollins “Almost like being in love” - 2:15 Chris Potter “Juggernaut” - 2:23 Lester Young “Blue Lester” - 2:32 John Coltrane “I’m old fashioned” - 3:02 Ryan Devlin Ryan Devlin “Millenia” - 3:34 Chad LB “Mack the Knife” - 3:44 Sonny Rollins “Almost like being in love” - 3:57 Chris Potter “Juggernaut” - 4:06 Lester Young “Blue Lester” - 4:15 John Coltrane “I’m old fashioned” - 4:46

[@RafikCezanneTV]

A superb comparison for sure. Both are GREAT mouthpieces. I settled on the Chad LB model which seemed more versatile to me. Plus, I already own a bright hi-baffled mouthpiece (a modified Otto Link Tone Master 7*). Thank you for posting.

[@Jazzznbluezzz1]

Great comparison. I do have a Chad LB model that I like a lot. But I have to admit that I am surprised how well the Ryan Devlin model sounds and compares to the LB. It is a tad brighter and seems to articulate and project better. Although the differences are small. I am still not sure which one I do prefer. I think it would be great if you can post a comparison test between some less bright sounding mouthpieces like the Tivon Pennicott and the James Arben.

[@SaxSpy]

yes! I want to do that and some others. They are quite different

[@nickpilgrim1966]

Great playing. Difference shows up most on the old school stuff - Lester Young. Looks like a lot more control in that dark tone.

[@SaxSpy]

Lester's my favorite!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Sax Spy Dude - totally feel you on Prez. A while ago I decided to dedicate a whole video to him that you might enjoy as a fanboy. 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIusdmChoKmWhNE

[@bobblues1158]

Dug them both-different strokes for different folks. Thanks for doing this!

[@SaxSpy]

I had a lot of fun, I guess I'll have to do more!

[@jaimesarasal4460]

Great review and very nice tone by the way. I'd love to have a review about alto mouthpieces including the Vandoren A35, the Otto link Tone edge (7 for example) and D'addario select Jazz. Thanks in advance

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

lol I love the way as soon as you hit the Trane moment, with both mouthpieces, your tone changes right into his sound. It’s insane playing Trane transcriptions innit? You just totally feel him with every note and you can’t help but sound Trane- like. Interesting comparison, thanks for the vid. For me, what videos like this illustrate is that your sound is your sound and the mouthpiece just adds a bit of this or a bit of that. This is especially noticeable on that vid you did with all the syos pieces, then the selmer and Florida OL etc. People love mouthpiece review vids, as do I, but the danger is thinking it’s the holy grail of getting a great sound I guess. I know I’m already preaching to the choir though! Incidentally, YOUR sound is fantastic whatever mouthpiece you play. Awesome content man, really beautifully shot, recorded and edited. Class. 👍🏻

[@SaxSpy]

thank you very much!

[@GetYourSaxTogether]

Sax Spy 👍🏻

[@DarkSkykiller123]

Wow I mean with skills like that you can make even a Yamaha 4c sound good xD.

[@jazzmorgan859]

Ryan devlin. colors and light look awesome btw

[@SaxSpy]

Thank you very much!

[@rickgraham786]

I think the Ryan Devlin had a brighter, open crispness that I liked. The Chad LB was a little darker but was very nice also. Guess the R.D. for me. Which is weird because I have a darker tone...to me anyways.😎🎷

[@petersalisbury108]

The second mouthpiece seemed a little more open in tone. Very close to the first one. Just a tad more expression on no 2.. both giving a great clear sound .. thanks. Very helpful.. A quick question. Was the one with the lowered baffle any easier to play ? Ive never really gone more than 7star on a metal link. If the baffle is lower it makes it a bit easier on the amount of air youve got to get through the horn? ATA least that’s what Ive always found.

[@SaxSpy]

They felt about the same! Very subtle differences

[@philipmurray5900]

Great video. Not sure either suit the Mark VI but the Devlin one is more 'musical'.

[@SaxSpy]

curious to hear what you mean by musical, perhaps dynamic or flexible pitch?

[@philipmurray5900]

@@SaxSpy More 'colour'? Probably flexible pitch. The sound appeared slightly 'one-dimensional' as compared with your Mark VI/VII comparison video. Don't want you to take that the wrong way as your playing was superb.

[@whatdidhesaysaxophone1253]

Great video,you put together really well👍🙌

[@SaxSpy]

thank you for your kind words and support!

[@philharris1899]

Hi- great playing, and really good to hear an extended test of these 2 mp’s. Can I ask a question,thinking of getting a SYOS mp but the build quality always looks a bit below par eg grainy non smooth surfaces- is that an issue or am I seeing it wrong. Also, how does their ligature compare in practice. Regards from France, Phil

[@SaxSpy]

That's just the material texture. On the last video I had it smoothed out, but it was only marginally different. All of these here have that and don't seem to have any issue because of it!

[@phil-saxman2318]

Super, merci bien..phil

[@Osnosis]

Phil-Saxman; once you play the SYOS you won’t notice the material at all.

[@cleevealbert1318]

I believe I could probably Express myself better with the Ryan Devlin. It's more versatile .

[@milesberrysax1212]

What Syos piece would you compare to a V16?

[@SaxSpy]

Leland Whitty is closest, but no direct comparison. If you are thinking of getting one, save some money with code saxspy :)

[@fun1111]

@Sax Spy I'm considering the Chad LB but not sure which tip opening to choose. Is the 8* the optimal tip opening (used by Chad) for this model or is it just a matter of preference? Would a smaller tip opening be easier to play, more efficient, less wind? Thanks for all you do!!!

[@SaxSpy]

I think the 8* is optimal for the mouthpiece design, but it's made for Chad's play style which requires a ton of air. A Lot of air. If you need a piece for less wind and efficiency, find one with a round medium chamber, flat (preferably hand-faced) and a rollover baffle. the get a sax slant 7* would be a great fit for $199 similar price

[@fun1111]

@@SaxSpy I’m surprised because Chad always looks like he’s playing so effortlessly and people talk about how easy this is to play. Are you suggesting Theo Wanne slant signature 7*.? It is $295

[@SaxSpy]

It can be played with less air but to get its full potential takes air. He has a great video on it somewhere. the GetASax GS Slant 7* mouthpiece. The Theo is also an option, though I have less experience with it. I played it for a bit on a trip to NYC.

[@fun1111]

@@SaxSpy do you think the Chad LB piece with a 7* tip opening would be a problem or still would work just as well

[@SaxSpy]

@@fun1111 Yeah, it's still a decent piece. Listen to the previous vid with the Leland Whitty 7* and it will be really close to that

[@mikebullock8196]

WOW PLAYING BRO I LIKE THE CHAD BUT I ALSO LIKE THE RYAN BUT THW HIGHS IN THE UPPER REGISTER ON THE RYAN WAS NOT WAS NICE TO MY EARS BUT ALL THE REGISTERS WERE MORE CLEAR TO ME ON THE RYAN SO IM IN THE MIDDLE F THE ROAD WITH BOTH MOUTH PIECES I LKE THEM BOTH I HOPE TEST OTHERS SO WE HAVE MORE CHOICE TO CHOOSE FROM BIG THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO DENNIS

[@SaxSpy]

Be sure to subscribe to catch upcoming reviews and see video where I tried 9 SYOS mouthpieces

[@SaxSpy]

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[@sheskimusic]

New subscriber. Enjoy your comparisons. Thanks! Do you have any videos regarding the Ted Klum mouthpiece?

[@SaxSpy]

Not yet. I'll be in NYC in april, maybe I can get my hands on some.

[@nickpilgrim1966]

@@SaxSpy worth it man. I think I got one after hearing Seamus Blake. I have a syos which is super versatile and free blowing. Its a bit like having a plastic reed... always on the money. But the Ted Klum feels more refined on a good day.

[@mikebullock8196]

hi SAX SPY I LOVE YOUR PLAYING AND AND YOUR VIDEOS MAN !!!! I WOULD LIKE U TO DO A COMPARISON the syos leland whitty tenor mouth piece mouth WITH A Ryan REVLIN SYOS TENOR MOUTH PIECE thanks fan DENNIS

[@SaxSpy]

They are super close! Essentially the same design with slight tweaks to the size of baffle and chamber. Keep an eye out, I have some cool reed/mouthpiece videos on the way!

[@azizansari1061]

Fun fact Ryan Devlin’s gf did the signature on the mouthpiece his dad is my instructor

[@SaxSpy]

Thanks for sharing! that's pretty cool

[@toddmacon7113]

Chad LB was my preference.

[@SaxSpy]

What drew you to it?

[@toddmacon7113]

@@SaxSpy the Coltrane had more depth to me in the upper register using the chad. The subtone stuff in the lester young was the only part where I felt the Chad underperformed. Thinking about grabbing some Boston sax shop reeds. Would love to know your thoughts on those. I have the Michael Wilbur with a 7* facing. Using Vandoren jazz 3's on it and am pretty happy but always in search of the perfect set up. Do you have a feel for which Boston sax shop reeds would be equal to the VDJ 3's?

[@SaxSpy]

@@toddmacon7113 I'm working on a Boston Sax Reeds video! They run about a 1/2 strength hard, so a 2.5 would be close to a jazz 3

[@smoke09able]

Great playing! I liked how you made both MPs sound but I just ordered and received a Chad LB Signature and I really like it.

[@SaxSpy]

awesome! Glad to hear

[@fun1111]

Which tip opening did you get? Does it matter? Thanks!

[@smoke09able]

@@fun1111 I got the 8 tip opening. A bigger tip opening will give you a bigger sound but may also be more difficult to play depending on what you're currently playing..

[@fun1111]

@@smoke09able Did you find the 8* Opening required a lot of air or was it easy to play at all volumes. Thanks!

[@smoke09able]

@@fun1111 For me it's easy to play at any volume and over the entire range of the Tenor sax,

[@saxofof]

I prefer the Chad LB

[@rafagxjunglezz]

01:21 why not brecker?😂

[@SaxSpy]

Someday!

[@parsec9446]

Might be a nobody asked moment but Ryan Devlin is my sax instructor's son.

[@SaxSpy]

He's a fantastic player!

[@azizansari1061]

Oh crap same

[@azizansari1061]

Sax Spy yeah he’s amazing

[@santiagobenitez1388]

Yo mean “your sons sax instructor”? Lol

[@SaxSpy]

@@santiagobenitez1388 could work since big Devlin teaches too

[@adrianguev1294]

2:03 god you sound just like Chad😳😳

[@SaxSpy]

thanks man!

[@jacobl7763]

All these people buying SYOS 6 months ago are sad they didn’t wait for them to switch to BSS lol. These mouthpiece companies are making $$$

[@SaxSpy]

BSS are great but I wouldn't say they are the same or offer the customization that SYOS does. But yes, many are switching