This video is the best comparison which makes me can identify the sound very clearly between different mouthpieces, thank you.

Fun to listen for the differences in the sound... as a sax beginner this also reminds me to blame the mouthpiece when I squeak, thanks!

I absolutely agree! Second the Meyer, first place Theo Wanne. I’m playing the Durga on my Tenor ;-) even I’m still beginner…started two years ago.

Spend more time with your metal Dukoff. There’s a lot of potential there in your sound. You also don’t necessarily have to use a lighter reed on it-since it’s a D5, you can probably get away with using a 3. I play a metal Dukoff D9 on Tenor (I know) and I’ve noticed that it’s really picky with reeds in terms of strength and placement. They take a lot of patience and getting used to (long tones) but I feel the sound is worth the effort. Great video and thank you for the comparison :)

Hi Chris Thank you for the mouthpiece run through. So insightful. I would like to know about scale practice, and a run through the altissimo. Many thanks Guillaume

Normally I'm not that good with hearing the distinction between mouthpieces, but your demonstration was quite clear. I've got a SYOS mpc (which is wonderful), but really always wanted a Theo Wanne Durga. Good to hear you rate the Theo Wanne mpc very highly. This pushes me a little closer to maybe buying one of these ridiculously expensive mpcs one day. Suggestion: Why don't you play a R&R song on the tenor one day ;-)

Funny coincidence. I played the Meyer my first 10 years. And I'm playing the acrylic Dukhoff (but a D8 Miami Florida super power chamber) after that. Naturally,i preferred the Dukhoff :) Oh, yeah, and my name is Chris (probably same age too)

Thank you very much for such a complete explanation. I'm now looking for a new mouthpiece and your opinions help me a lot. It also would be great to know your opinions about the selection of reeds in relation to the open tip of the mouthpieces. THANK YOU!! And congratulations for the video. It's great.

First time here, Chris. Nice comparison video. Meyer sounds so stuffy compared to the rest, almost classical. I'm a bit surprised that you control the plastic Dukoff far better than the metal. I agree Dukoff's can be like a high wire act. I have one for my tenor and love it. I also have one for my soprano and still can't get it completely under control, although I like how it sounds in the low end of the horn. Never tried a Theo Wanne, basically because the cost as much as one of the student saxes I own. Anyway, enjoyed the video and I think you sound great on the plastic Dukoff and almost too controlled on the Theo Wanne, as if that can be a thing...

really liked the Theo, and the Meyer 2nd. Did not like that Dukoff Metal squeaker. Thanks for showing how much difference a mouthpiece makes! I've never heard such a variety at one time.

I had the metal power chamber back in the mid 80s. 8 opening. Build on it was dreadful…Window was crooked, a blob of metal was left in the chamber. I should have been smart enough to return it. I moved to the Jumbo Java A8…one of the old blue ones. Similar in design, but quality and playability much improved. Sold both for good cash maybe 10 years ago. I did also like the plastic Dukoff…

perfect! Watching whole video I got this same though 1 - theo wayne earth 2- Plastic Dukoff 3- Meyer 4 - Metal dukof maybe the #6 of dukoff mouthpiece is the trouble here... almost everyone uses this mouthpiece with #7 or #8.

Thanks for putting this up ☺️

Nice video. You sounded great on the Meyer and the Theo wanne and plastic dukoff! But it seemed it was easier for you to play the Theo wanne.

The plastic dukoff has a nice feel

Good video! I just started to learn Alto Sax since 2 weeks!

Step baffles are truly a mystery for me to play too, baffling if you will lol. I sound like your metal Dukoff on one and hate it, but would love to figure it out. You sound great on your plastic however, but even fuller on the Theo Wanne. Anyways, would you recommend something in their lineup versus an otto link as an alto player? I’d like to get that deep, spread, warm sound out of my sax.

Hi Chris, thanks for the great video. Any chance you could do a video on playing grace notes properly...? best Ged.

surprisingly dukov plastic sounds great. durgafacilitates the musician's health when playing.

Just got a Meyer 6, feels much better than my stock piece.

Good video👌

the differences are subtle , the Meyer has a rounder tone and you seem to be able to play it easier the other three sounded so similar, the Theo Wanne was less squeky. I had a Dukoff 7 super chamber and it was impossible to play.

Hello.. Great video... Beautiful comparison... I need a little help here.. I'd like to know the difference between Theo Wanne Earth and Theo Wanne Fire, if thats possible... In my country, with the currency exchange, the mouthpieces are considered expensive.. and its almost impossible to get the opportunity to try them before buy.. if u could help to provide some info or comparison on them, it would be a great help for me to make a decision... 😂 My current setup is Barkley Brazil Pop Kustom 7 with Alta Ambipoly Jazz Reed 2.5... i need to upgrade my mouthpiece to metal as the one i'm using now could not give what i need... looking for a little brighter setup, thick high register with good subtone on low register.. Cheers from Malaysia..!!❤🎷

Hi there Chris Recently joined the royal marines band service and need to upgrade my mouthpiece. What tip opening is your Theo wanne earth as seriously considering buying one?

Never knew George Clooney can play saxophone 😆😆

i like the plastic dukoff

Thx for this

#1. Theo Wanne #2. Dukoff Plastic #3. Meyer #4. squeaky Dukoff

Guess this video was specific to the alto sax. Can you help with your mouthpiece recos for the soprano and how you go about choosing one?

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the dukoff definitely doesn’t work for you 😅 i have 8 D7 - everyone sounds different.

What's your setup?

Get a Jody Jazz

The Meyer sounds the best by far. The metal Dukoff sounds absolutely horrible.

7 minutes talking and talking until you finally started playing saxophone. For me it was quite boring. The saxophone playing I liked, was I find it too short. Couldn't you reduce your speech a little bit?

you got a selmer sax and you play these cheap mpc's. wtf. should hear how good the high end theo wannes sound. ill never buy anything else than theo's top line mpc's