[RRBirdman]

Thank you for you replies.
Well like I stated I can play both ways so I just practiced about 2 hours and made it a point to try to keep my teeth touching the patch most of the time
It was very comfortable by the time I was done. Not sure I could hear a difference when I played into the wall but may try recording myself just to see. All I know is If Johnny plays that way and flails around the way he does and can keep his teeth on the mouthpiece I guess I can too standing still in my little room. If it gets me anywhere close to his tone someday it would be worth it!

[RRBirdman]

Thanks for your thoughtful replies.
Its glad to hear that John Springer as I usually stop reading the music once I learn the song (that is really part of my problem). Sadly I used to be able to sit down and play you 60-70 songs on a Les paul from memory (20 years ago) but now I literally cannot remember a song for more than a couple days (on any instrument), but now with the sheet music in front of me I can at least follow along and spot things coming up like ending notes or starting notes etc. Reading fast is really a practiced skill I think. Your encouragement is appreciated!

[RRBirdman]

Thank you for the reply
I can play both ways but I tend to play with my teeth off and have trying to force myself to play with them on more as I seem to have read that it is the “proper” way to do it. If it doesn’t matter I will just continue to play teeth off unless there is an advantage to teeth on.

[RRBirdman]

I own the first three he played, TE 7*, V16 7*, Dadarrio 9. They are all great playing but I have to say if I could just own one It would probably be the Dadarrio. It just plays really easy and has a big sound but that might be because its a 9. Thanks for posting.

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