The BEST step-up jazz mouthpiece for alto?

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3 жыл бұрын

In this video, Dave tries three of the most popular step-up alto sax mouthpieces for jazz. Take a listen, and let us know which one you like the sound of the best.
Mouthpieces: (all played on a Lake City 415 alto)
Rousseau JDX 7 (New Jody Jazz version)
D'addario Select Jazz 8
Vandoren V16 A7+

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@geminisax6115 2 жыл бұрын

I like the first mouthpiece the Eugene Rousseau JDX7 . Nice full and dark sound . I like the nice quality of the tone , more so than the others

@monkeyxx 2 жыл бұрын

Dave! Beautiful tone, think I liked the D'Addario here

@schmittmusicsaxophoneshop4451 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much - I really like that one too.

@breckerfan 2 жыл бұрын

V16 Vandoren !!!!

@GermarDerron 6 ай бұрын

Rousseau and I've always hated those mouthpieces. Now I have a V16 and hate it.

@elsaxofonista 3 жыл бұрын

vandoren!!!!

@schmittmusicsaxophoneshop4451 3 жыл бұрын

I DO really like that piece. The A7s+ is my new favorite Vandoren piece. Thanks!

@alvincornistamusic8754 2 жыл бұрын

I mainly play a v16s+ but am curious about the Rousseau. Could you tell us how the blowing and tuning of the 2 compare? I'm hoping they are similar so as to be an easy transition for someone coming from a Meyer type piece

@kqa241 3 жыл бұрын

How do you compare the Select Jazz among those mouthpieces? I used to play the A7 S+ a year ago, but now I have been playing on the Select D6M for 2 months. Really miss the focus, core, medium bright sound from the Vandoren S+ line. Can you play Smooth/Funky on the Select Jazz? I'm curious because of its medium chamber and quite low baffle.

@schmittmusicsaxophoneshop4451 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's quite different, but I like it. It doesn't have the zip of a Vandoren, but it's very dark and pretty. That being said, I think for the right player/reed/etc, you could definitely funk it up a bit and sound great on it. But everyone is different, so it's hard to be sure!

@marcusdickerson3016 2 жыл бұрын

You should review the new DICKERSON RESONATOR ligature for alto sax sold on ebay

@pedrodavidrodrigues1959 3 жыл бұрын

What reed did you used on the Vandoren, please? (was my favorite)

@schmittmusicsaxophoneshop4451 3 жыл бұрын

I believe it was a LaVoz medium. Thanks!

@pedrodavidrodrigues1959 2 жыл бұрын

@@schmittmusicsaxophoneshop4451 What do you think about the reed Vandoren v16 2,5? I think they feel and sound very similar to the La voz medium in my playing...

@bobblues1158 3 жыл бұрын

They are all so different. The Rico was a large opening, so that makes it different in character then the Vandoren. I am not sure, but isn´t the Rousseau a classic piece? How did you feel?

@schmittmusicsaxophoneshop4451 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they are! I wish I had them at the same tip opening, because yeah, you're correct! Even though most Rousseau pieces are classical, this one was a jazz piece. It has a short wedge baffle up front. For me, that Vandoren was maybe my favorite, but as you say, they're SO different that it's more of a personal preference thing. Thanks as always for the feedback Bob!