Alto Sax Mouthpiece

[Sheila Simpson]

40 years ago I didn’t get a choice on the mouthpiece for my Yamaha Alto Saxophone YAS21. I am sure the band teacher picked it out. It is a Selmer Goldentone 3. I haven’t ever used anything else and it has also done fine. Now that I am playing again I am toying with buying a Yamaha 4C mouthpiece or even a Yamaha 5C. I would classify my playing level at intermediate. Anyone have any experience with these mouthpieces? If so thoughts? Mainly playing the type of music Johnny has the sheet music for Rock & Roll or the oldies.

Thanks for you time.
Sheila

[Pete]

Sheila
My first saxophone was alto with a Yamaha 4c which was ok then i decided take the plunge and get a better m/p even though i was just at the learning stage, i bought the Meyer NY SPECIAL EDITION and what a difference to my sound, everyone remarking on the sound and tone of it. What i say to you go for the best do not mess about moving up in stages just get a good one and stick with it. I kept the Meyer and still have it today in case i get a Alto one day.
good luck.

[saxomonica]

Hi Sheila, i found a alto Brillhart ebonite in any old Walburg tenor sax case – have had a little while back, it is a real gem, tonemaster, size rubbed off, works good, i believe they are a great mp at a good price, suggest check ebay and Amazon? Better than th Yamaha C’s tonewise i’ve read ..

Brilhart Mouthpieces

tips sizes –

HELP ME CHOOSE A TIP OPENING

ligatures? another post lol

and check here – cheep cheep !!

http://www.reedsandmore.com.au/shop/brilhart-ebolin-alto-sax-mouthpiece.html

[Mel]

If you browse the internet for reviews on Meyer mouthpieces, many people claim Meyer is the go to mouthpiece for the Alto saxophone. I have been playing a 9M and an 8M Meyer on Tenor and am really liking them.

[Sheila Simpson]

Thank you everyone for your advise. I purchased a Meyer NY SPECIAL EDITION 6M. I am loving it. Not quite at 100% control of it yet but will be soon. I am very happy. Thanks Again!

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