Category Archives: Jazz Mouthpieces
Runyon Mouthpieces
There are a fantastic set of mouthpieces for saxophone and clarinet at the runyon website. These mouthpieces are easy to play, have a high sound and baffle and project notes like no other mouthpiece I’ve tried to date – particularly … Continue reading
New Jazz Mouthpiece?
When you get a jazz mouthpiece be prepared that it may take a few weeks to get used to it, even if the tip opening and strength of the mouthpiece is correct. Jazz Mouthpieces require a different embouchure than the … Continue reading
Saxophone/Clarinet Mouthpieces Book
There is a fantastic book by Prof. Anton Weinbergcalled ”Saxophone & Clarinet Mouthpieces” !! A great help to anyone looking to get a mouthpiece and it even goes into detail regarding different reeds and the grades of strength compared to … Continue reading
Book Plug – Mouthpieces…
This book is fantastic – it claims to be a first of it’s kind. I cannot agree more. It is informative – answers almost any questions on mouthpieces for saxophone and clarinet and goes into the different materials, different types … Continue reading
Mouthpieces – Take your instrument with you…
Do remember to take your own instrument with you when purchasing a mouthpiece. It will certainly play different on your instrument than someone else’s. Neil.
New or 2nd Hand Mouthpiece?
Either. Once sterilised – it doesn’t matter. 2nd hand mouthpieces are worn in and won’t be like a new car but equally the price difference clearly reflects this. Neil.
Jazz Mouthpiece – which one?!
The answer is simple – try a variety. You will know when one is right for you. My perfect one is not your perfect one. I currently play on a Lawton 6BB, Selmer Paris D, Berg Larsen 8, Selmer Ebonite. … Continue reading
Jazz Mouthpieces – Models?
If you are shopping for a Jazz Mouthpiece look out for these makes – these are among the best in the world: Selmer Jody Jazz Otto Link Lawton Meyer Yamaha Yanigasawa Berg Larsen Neil.
Jazz Mouthpiece – Colour
Just to clarify – the colour of a mouthpiece doesn’t make a difference. Neil.
