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[@MarkPeotter]

Watching this video was like a trip down memory lane for me! I have tried almost every one of those pieces myself. But I certainly did not buy them all! Along the way, I have given away some of my clean, undamaged mouthpieces to my students.

[@Sirvalorsax]

This list has slimmed down LOL!!

[@bluessax5089]

Always enjoy your videos mayne! 🤙🏽. Could you do one on proper deep cleaning mouthpieces? Mine always get cruddy even though I try to clean them

[@tommeggison1466]

I thought the intonation on the metal Link was slightly off. I like your sound on the Vandoren T6 Rubber you tested.

[@Moonshine54321]

Great saxophonists play one mouthpiece. Period. Next.....

[@misi1979]

A real equipment geek passioned about mouthpieces and reeds,ligatures. But in the end always be a trusted favorit setup as a base and the rest is just try outs and experiments. A ton of money wasted...better invest this huge amount of money in a custom made mouthpiece or 2 though You like this try and search trail and money is secondary for You :)

[@lesWall]

I’m pretty sure that cheap mouthpieces are made with not food grade materials

[@jseligmann]

I bought the $30 Yibuy mouthpiece with no expectation except maybe to use it as a pretty paperweight. You are right about the plating: it's terrible. But so what. Unlike you, though, the sound is just right for me-with a moderate baffle and medium chamber, it sound just right rom top to bottom, and it's easier to play reliably in tune that my HR Bergs and Link STM. Go figure. Thank you, however, for your expertise; I have learned so much from you.

[@gangofgreenhorns2672]

"Obviously I haven't played every mouthpiece ever made..." says the guys who's still probably played more mouthpieces than anyone on the planet lol. I did see that marble D'Addario for sale again at Woodsys Music when I went to get a reed a few weeks ago too.

[@SaxSith]

Have you tried Westcoast soul machine ?!

[@macbrian1703]

I remember paying 60 dollars for a Morgan Jazz 5 when a Meyer was 40, Oh the pain that 20 bucks added. Pure magic when you get the right one. Played different facings but never played anything else. Still strapping reeds down with a Harrison H. My poison was reeds, to the wife, "they're a tax right off babe". So happy to have found your channel.

[@landonabernathy9063]

you should try the new GS Reso from get a sax.com im very interested to see what you think of it

[@ogulkoker]

Have you ever played an Aizen?

[@melron1000]

Great to hear your impressions of different pieces as its hard to know what you are looking for without trying them yourself. Everybody's different and has different needs out of their mouthpieces. Videos like this give you a place to start. Have you ever played on Lawton or Macsax pieces? I bought a Macsax piece for $100 a couple years ago and it plays lights out, though the tip opening is a bit open for me. From watching this video, you said you could narrow the tip opening, didn't know that could be done. As always, great video and Happy New Year!

[@i32504]

What are your top five random places to record yourself playing?

[@richardsanders4462]

Dear sir, i love your array of mouthpieces, I was wondering about the giardinelli piece, i don’t see a opening size anywhere. Do you know if it’s a medium open or medium closed? Thanks

[@Sirvalorsax]

I have also found it difficult to find specific information on its details. The best i could come up with is that it's somewhere between a 4 and 4* tip opening

[@jmalatesta]

hey man, you ever try SYOS mouthpieces? would like to hear what you think

[@Sirvalorsax]

Not yet

[@ronaldpalmore7810]

How do you know when a mouthpiece is playable but too open?

[@Sirvalorsax]

You'll probably get tired quickly

[@JoeTigheOnline]

Man....... You are one awesome player and this is a damn fine honest mouthpiece review. I really like how you try anything, regardless of brand name or origin. And, to my ear, you are nailed it. Thanks!!!

[@Sirvalorsax]

😀 thanks

[@kiz8409]

Have you ever tried a Lawton mouthpiece?

[@Sirvalorsax]

A friend of mine has one that I want really badly. It needs to be replated though

[@nickychuck]

Hey sirvalorsax Why do Vandoren Blue Box have a "humid" feel to me? I feel like some reeds are too dry and the Blue Box to me is always too wet sounding.......

[@Sirvalorsax]

What mouthpiece are you playing with it? What tip opening and reed strength do you use?

[@nickychuck]

@@Sirvalorsax Well, The blue boxes seem to have a wet sound to them no matter what mouthpiece. However I have never matched a Blue box reed up to my NEW metal v16 T7. I wanted a T6 like you but it turned out I went with a t7. The t7 is fine to play on it's not overly open in my world. I have an otto link vintage reissue HR tone edge as well. This is a .090. I really don't have an idea yet where I like to have my tip openings. The Vandoren metal rocks (small). It's like a Cadillac.

[@sorenfuhrer401]

7:59 :D

[@kevindeibert3369]

I’m wondering since Daddario acquired Rico back in ‘04 if Rico mouthpieces are still available? They might be called Daddario now ! Not sure ?

[@Roman45873]

Fantastic video .

[@1otisoti]

I think you should check out the Borb Oliver m`pieces based on Guardala MBII.I tried to provide an ebay link..but,anyway they are under $100..I like `em,bet you will too Adrian..

[@nickscott4272]

I like the saxophone rico graphtonite C over the metallites. But one should sand the table flat on these, and sometimes touch up the rails just a tiny bit too. I LOVE my rico graphtonite C7 on my clarinet for jazz. Very very hard to find a clarinet mouthpiece with a rollover/circular style baffle like on the C7. Everyone should own one in case they quit making them...I actually like it more than the Vandoren JB5 clarinet jazz mouthpiece.

[@LaGnole09]

Hello Sirvalorsax, I love your work, could you tell me what corresponds to a yamaha 4c mouthpiece for tenor in a metal version. I like the 4c ​​but I can't find its equivalent in metal for a brighter sound. If you have a track ... I would enjoy your experience! Thank you and hello from France💓

[@DieterLo1]

Great to listen to you! Startet one week ago with Alto Sax with an Age of 66. What a great variety of mouth peaces! Greetings from Germany!

[@Sirvalorsax]

Wonderful! Let me know how you are progressing

[@DieterLo1]

@@Sirvalorsax So far glad that progress is much better than I expected it. On my KZbin Channel DieterLo1 you find 2 videos with Sax as beginner after practicing few days and after 2 weeks. Made also experience with one no name mouthpeace and one from Meyer, also tried few different reeds and leather around Mouthpeace. Just testing and trying to make first experiences and try to understand the problems and solutions after knowing nothing about Sax 3 weeks ago!!!

[@lolgod1695]

so, how are you progressing?

[@DieterLo1]

@@lolgod1695 So far getting better and play easy songs. But it was not easy to handle and overcome difficulties with mouth piece and the different wooden pieces. But was glad to make all such experiences and started also with Violine.

[@lolgod1695]

@@DieterLo1 I am glad to hear that! Continue the good work, that sounds like amazing progress!

[@DynamixWarePro]

I would like to see you get a new Rousseau mouthpiece and compare with the JDX you have. I have two older Eugene Rousseau mouthpieces, a 4R for my alto which I find is resistant for the tip opening and doesn't play well and a Studio Jazz SJ6 that came with my Conn-Selmer Avant DSS-200 soprano which I like and I am thinking of getting a new Studio Jazz SJ5 made by Jody Espina to see if it feels and or play any better than my current one as his mouthpieces are always well made and consistent.

[@globe81sassofono]

Your best sound mouthpiece is a gary sugal. Sirvalorsax test a syos chad lb and guardala....very good mouthpiece!

[@bluessax5089]

I would love to hear what you think about Syos mouthpieces

[@warpo007]

ADD TO CART!!! I'm still too green to deep dive into mouthpieces. But i can see myself collecting these...

[@kevindeibert3369]

Peter Ponzel pieces used to be popular and of course Dave Guardala back in the 80’s

[@vincentgaglio5106]

I heard from u some good comments about the new Gary Sugal SC III. TAM, WOULD TO GOT ONE

[@davidjung1824]

Yes, PLEASE review the new rousseau mouthpieces under Jody Jazz. All of them if you can 😊

[@nightowlsjazzband7927]

aaaah! . just bought the vandoren small chamber. based on last vid. oh well

[@shipsahoy1793]

Wow.. well thanks to you Sir as of a few months ago I’m playing with a Rico M7 on tenor with a Rovner Versa Lig and Vandoren reeds. In fact, I decided to try it on alto and ended up switching from a Rico C5 on alto to an M5 because I found it to be a better match for me on alto. I like the Vandorens, the metal Links, and the Berg, but the cost of Metalites can’t be beat when they work, especially without having to do any modifications on them!

[@Samuel-ge7im]

What a cool selection Adrien hope all is well.

[@Sirvalorsax]

😀

[@Franciscosax2024]

Tenho umas 3 ou 4 boquilhas perdi feio kkkk congratulations Sir.

[@PaddieFunk]

Man do I love your videos! Keep it up Mr Spencer! When the pandemic is over you should take a cruise and make us more videos on the stairwell!!

[@SaxophoneDanLive]

Keep the awesome videos coming! Would love to see you review the new Boston Sax shop S series MPC.

[@Trizno]

Wow!!! The jumbo java is hittin

[@TheBushr400]

It baffles me, no pun intended, how players can switch between mouthpieces on the spot and play them effortlessly. It takes me more than a week working with another mouthpiece before my embeshure gets accustomed to a new mouthpiece I play on a Runyon. I have an Otto, Berg, Dukoff, Brillhart, and have played them all at one time or another. But when I try to go back and play any one of those another ones, forget about it. Being accustomed to the Runyon I feel a foreign object in my mouth that responds poorly and sounds horrible, and what was a good reed on my Runyon sounds horrible on the others, so now i gotta mess with reeds. Sadly, I cannot just walk into a store and test play a new mouthpiece. I've got to work with it for quite some time to know whether or not it works for me. I envy you guys!

[@Sirvalorsax]

I've listened to many different sax players with all manor of different approaches to sound and I've transcribed many of them. When I play a new mouthpiece, I can hear a little bit of someone in there. I use that as a guide post for how to sound good on any mouthpiece. The thing with that technique is this, you need to listen to the people whose sound you don't like also.

[@MrChaos2200]

Hello man, what's the name of this gorgeous intro ?! :)

[@casperesauiitv6019]

I love how you sound on the Gary Siegal Kirk whalum piece bro!!!

[@Sirvalorsax]

Thanks

[@eliottmorst]

So i breakout my stock mp that came with the horn.....hhhhmmmm it plays pretty good.....maybe i should spend more time with it.....work on fundamentals

[@Sirvalorsax]

It's a great idea. It will also give you a better appreciation for the nuances of expensive mouthpieces

[@sharonlevy9047]

Hi Mr. Spencer.. You certainly have a large collection of mouthpieces and your reviews are always excellent However, if i may suggest especially during these times ,,,and after listening to our new president that you focus on reviewing / promoting not only mouthpieces but other woodwind accessories that are "MADE IN AMERICA" . Our economy is in dire straits and aiding the import of more Chinese products in my humble opinion just not right . I wonder if any of your other subscribers agree or disagree.. God Bless ..

[@Sirvalorsax]

I am one of the only people that buy these products with his own money instead of getting stuff for free to make these videos. I had the mouthpiece plated by an American company (Anderson Silver Plating) which costs 6 times the price of the mouthpiece itself and I encourage people to do the same.. Many American companies get products from China and sell it to us at crazy marked up prices like the $200 Nike shoes that I have on. My reviews are objective and I don't pick a side based on what nation made the product. It just comes down to price and quality. I have spoken fairly about the quality issues of this mouthpiece and even took down the first review I did of the mouthpiece where I talked about those exact issues. I think people should be more concerned about all the reviews that people do that are clearly designed to impress the manufacturer instead of informing the consumer.

[@kevindeibert3369]

oh, I still use a Berg Larson 130/0 on Bari Sax (for abour 40 years) and a Wolfe Tayne rubber on alto. I recently got a Vandoren V16 5S+ for the alto and I like it. Used a Meyer before the Wolfe. And a Gregory briefly and a Claude Lakey.

[@Sirvalorsax]

I really like Baptist Herbin with the Vandoren S+ mpc. It may be first on my list when I get a new alto saxophone 🎷

[@dyland4902]

Legend has it, hese never played in the same place twice

[@可方可圆]

WHY DON'T YOU , PUT SOME NOTES WHAT YOU WANT TO PLAY FOR ...

[@kevindeibert3369]

wow! that's a lot of pieces! I've only played a few over the years: a Brilhardt Level Air, Dukoff & a modified Link (w/baffle) which I used exclusively for 35 years! I recently got a D'Addario DM7. In high school I had a Selmer S-80 C** (they were new then). These were all on Tenor btw.

[@Osnosis]

Good choices! I use the Level Air on my alto (can scream like Sanborn, but can be sweetened towards a mellow jazz tone). The D’Addario is an excellent piece (tenor), too. I settled on an Arnold Montgomery ANKH 7 (for big band blending) and a custom SYOS for solo work. Still love a Lamberson SB and Francois Louis Spectruoso 285.

[@davidsmusic]

Great video, actually I got on eBay a Vandoren Java t55 used but I think I will get the kind of sound that it doesn’t work my Rico graphitone c7, its a good mouthpiece but it’s too open and reeds number 3 it feels so hard and I was two years playing in a alto sax jumbo java that it’s amazing! Regards and I really want to experiment with metal Chinese mouthpiece. Thanks for your videos Sir 🙏🏻

[@zekeortega1576]

2 1/2 is where it’s at

[@zebrobson2639]

Hey, on that 8* to 7* STM conversion, have you considered doing a Rhodium plating instead of Platinum? Just curious, they're close cousins and was pleased with a Selmer Classic metal scroll shank I had done up in it...

[@Sirvalorsax]

Nice alternative. I'll consider it if platinum isn't available. Thanks for the tip

[@saxmad100]

Love your Views ebuy Rocks own10 mouthpieces 4 tenor 3 alto 3 soprano i myself have worked on them and the tenors are fantastic i have high end pieces theo etc keep up the good work i see alot of teacher’s on youtube are start showing your altissimo fingering ive been a Pro Player in the UK on and off over 50yrs love your honesty 🎷

[@Sirvalorsax]

Thanks

[@olebirgerpedersen]

Which auto does Otto Link have ?

[@brothermanv]

Glad to see the Sugal make the top 5 😎

[@wcakgilleran]

Are you doing the refacing or hiring someone? I bought tools for refacing but the only thing I've been brave enough to try is flattening the table. Messing with the facing curve seems complicated with all the measurements that need to be taken. Have you found a way to simplify that process?

[@wkrnalrib4445]

I never tried to reface a mp but ive worked in custom metal fabrication for years. And i can tell you do not want to sacrifice accuracy for speed. Just take your time make sure those measurements are correct and file as little as possible. Good luck

[@donl3248]

Make a small lamp out of the piece from China.

[@olafstenzel2684]

That is a nice Collection... have you ever played Yamahas Custom HR mouthpieces?

[@Sirvalorsax]

Not yet! It is in the line up. I'm looking for an alternate classical piece at the moment

[@sauloferreira3182]

Faz um sorteio de uma boquilha dessas.

[@Imsoflattered0]

What are the exact models of the top 5?

[@kevindeibert3369]

Ah ! There’s the Lakey !

[@petersonsax1]

I don’t see jody jazz superjet? I think you have video about it.

[@Sirvalorsax]

I sold that one

[@joshuahuff607]

I want to try a soloist, but I don't know anyone who still uses them today. Mostly Selmer S80s, Selmer Concepts, Vandoren Optimums, and the occasional Rousseau or something. I also want to try a Vandoren Profile, and D'addario Reserve mouthpiece

[@Sirvalorsax]

I am also looking into the concept for tenor. I want something a little more flexible 😏

[@joshuahuff607]

@@Sirvalorsax I use the concept for my alto (grad school for classical sax). It's my favorite between it, the S80, and the Optimum.

[@ADHD_Specialist]

@sirvalorsax Adriene, I really like your videos which motivated me to get into tenor sax. Would you be able to provide me some one to one teaching sessions. Regards, Stefan UK

[@Sirvalorsax]

I haven't been able to do online courses yet but its in the works for the future

[@ADHD_Specialist]

@@Sirvalorsax When you want to make a start please contact me. I strongly believe your content is undervalued, with some tweaks you can become the top resource in sharing your skill. Happy to discuss this aspect as well. Best wishes, Stefan [e-mail]

[@stangetz534]

16:01 High Class!

[@ManoAfinador-RJ]

very cool to see that !

[@rakuuun4582]

Any top 5 soprano mouthpiece review?

[@Sirvalorsax]

Not yet

[@parkerbutton8860]

Currently almost no big name classical players are using the selmer soloist. Although it can and does get a classical sounds, the selmer S80, S90, and concept are what most people are using now

[@parkerbutton8860]

From selmer^^

[@Sirvalorsax]

I'm looking into the "Concept" for tenor for the future

[@sarahhuggins7217]

This is my new favourite intro music 😍

[@Sirvalorsax]

I use the #1 mouthpiece for it also

[@toomuchtoofast4533]

Great work as always man. Hope the cruise ship biz picks up too,. Good to see you are staying inspired !

[@Sirvalorsax]

Thanks. I'm done with cruise 🛳 ships 4ever now though. I actually quit 2 months before all of this craziness went down

[@toomuchtoofast4533]

@@Sirvalorsax If it didn’t appeal to you anymore, that’s a great move. You should teach online man. Aside to your informative vids. You’re a great teacher - prob get a good Zoomm business going (if you haven’t already)

[@thepiper4u]

I’m looking for a berg 105 short who ever has info please

[@olech24europe]

I still own vintage metal Berg Larsen 105/0 SMS. Original facing, chamber and ligature setup. That was my primary piece for several years before I have switched to Otto Links. This Larsen has focused, powerfull sound and some edge, not so easy to control but if you get use to it plays superb.

[@thepiper4u]

Yes berg Larsen 105/2 sms in need metal 🤘

[@benjaminfalcone2074]

I'd love to see a review of the new rousseau mouthpieces, if they don't have as many issues as the original ones, I might pick one up

[@glen.s9860]

Why is it, you only do Tenor mouthpiece video and you play soprano and alto? Is it that you only have one soprano and alto mouthpiece?

[@eshyi7393]

He probably has limited mouthpieces for his secondary saxes cause it doesn’t make sense to invest this much money on each sax. Not everyone is that rich

[@floydmalek9924]

Hello. A greeting and thank you from Norway, for all the informative and good videos. The more I watch demonstrations of mouthpeaces the more confused I become. I'm an intermediate level amateur who likes to play pop and power ballads. Plays on a Jamaha YTS62 with Ottolink edge Hr 6 * but wants a lighter and more suitable mouthpiece for this. Thought of Shiva 2 but can not find a supplier of this in norway. Which mouthpiece would you have chosen for this style of play.

[@Sirvalorsax]

Everyone raves about the Jody Jazz pieces. The brighter ones for pop music seem to be where the trend is shifting. I like a lot of players that use the Jody Jazz pieces but they are a premium brand and the prices are high. They are very well made and have good resale value.