Alto Mouthpieces
Maine Saxes custom Meyer alto mouthpieces
Here is my new refaced and customized Meyer alto mouthpiece which I am currently playing myself. I flatten the table, apply my ideal facing curve for each tip opening, reshape the rails to fit an average reed, and reshape the baffle for a balanced overtone spectrum. You have probably played a Meyer before but if you have never played one with a good reface, it is an entirely different mouthpiece with tons of color, power, and expression available, without the leaks you get from the concave table that comes from the factory.
Currently available:
Currently available:
- New Meyer Bros Connoisseur NY 6M .077" $469
- New Meyer New York 7M .081" $339
- New Meyer "G" 6M .075" $309
- New Meyer 6M .076" $289
maine saxes custom vandoren v16 s+ chamber .078" $289
This is an excellent alternative to my Custom Meyer for someone that likes the smaller chamber feel which gives a more compact and focused core sound. Fully refaced to a tip opening of .078" with a slight rollover baffle for just enough edge and color.
maine saxes custom lebayle .085" $279
I'm not exactly sure which model this is since the original stamp is so faded but I believe it's either the LR or LR-II. The facing was extremely weird and crooked so I did a full reface and now it plays great with a very clear and dark tone. It looks like it might be a bright piece but it's actually quite nice and dark and you can put a lot of air into it with the big tip opening.
Aaron Drake NY Jazz Alto 6 - $350 Out of Stock
From Aaron Drake: "We have designed this exciting new model to embody the characteristics of the great vintage NY Meyers with the added control and response qualities that Drake has become know for. The rollover baffle transitions to a gradual floor slope that delivers the air column at a carefully calibrated angle to give maximum projection and depth of tone. The medium “venturi” type chamber also contributes to a controlled evenness of timbre through the registers. The beak angle and body dimensions have also been design for optimal embouchure comfort and beauty.
Made from Drake Vintage Resin."
Made from Drake Vintage Resin."
NEW Aaron Drake Phil Woods "Masters Series" Size 5 - $350 out of stock
This mouthpiece is the product of a very special project in collaboration with the Phil Woods estate.
This mouthpiece is a near identical replica of the mouthpiece that Phil Woods played for over 40 years. The essential geometry of the mouthpiece is identical to Phil's mouthpiece, and it has the great characteristic vibe of one of the greatest alto saxophone sounds the world has ever known!
There is a comfortable level of resistance balanced with a freeness and ease of play through the range of the alto. A true experience to play and explore its potentials.
Each Phil Woods Mouthpiece is Handcrafted by Aaron Drake and is finished with a serial number.
Each mouthpiece includes a Drake Quad Point ligature and cap, velvet pouch and carry case
These mouthpieces are designed for a "universal" ligature fitment and most standard HR Alto ligatures will fit
This mouthpiece is a near identical replica of the mouthpiece that Phil Woods played for over 40 years. The essential geometry of the mouthpiece is identical to Phil's mouthpiece, and it has the great characteristic vibe of one of the greatest alto saxophone sounds the world has ever known!
There is a comfortable level of resistance balanced with a freeness and ease of play through the range of the alto. A true experience to play and explore its potentials.
Each Phil Woods Mouthpiece is Handcrafted by Aaron Drake and is finished with a serial number.
Each mouthpiece includes a Drake Quad Point ligature and cap, velvet pouch and carry case
These mouthpieces are designed for a "universal" ligature fitment and most standard HR Alto ligatures will fit
Morgan Jazz New York, Sizes 5, 6, and 7 - $329
Fantastic handmade hard rubber pieces in the style of the vintage New York Meyer. Includes a Rovner Light ligature, cap, pouch, and box.
Morgan Classical 3C - $319
If you're accustomed to playing the typical small-chamber modern classical mouthpieces like the Selmer C* or Vandoren Optimum, this Morgan will be a revelation. It might take a little time to get used to it but once you get the feel for it, I don't think you will ever go back. This kind of mouthpiece has a much more full and balanced saxophone sound with a lot more depth and low end when compared tone of the square chamber Selmer C*. This is a really beautiful sounding mouthpiece and is very easy to play. Don't be afraid of the large chamber. It is very easy to control and not at all stuffy. I highly recommend you give it a try.
Selmer Super session e (.080") no longer made - $249
Selmer only makes the Super Session model for soprano now so these alto pieces are no longer available and very hard to find. This "E" tip opening is the equivalent of a Meyer 7. This piece has a really nice focused and dark tone with a lot of core and great control. The facing and table are actually very nicely done from the factory so no reface is needed. Very interesting alto piece!
Carlsbad Vintage 1950s Brilhart Tonalin 4, Measures .075" - $275
This killer player has that early bebop vibe and is the perfect tip opening, measuring in at .075". There was a crack in the shank like you often see with these so I fitted it with a nickel plated ring which will keep it solid. I also filled in some tooth marks with epoxy so it's nice and smooth.
Carlsbad Vintage 1950s Brilhart Ebolin 4, Measures .075" - $275
D'Addario Select Jazz 7M - $165
The Select Jazz line is milled not molded, from solid rod rubber, using D'Addario's precise computer-controlled mouthpiece-making technology. The result is a mouthpiece with a classic sound and response, with even intonation across the entire range of the saxophone. The inspiration for these mouthpieces was derived from the great vintage mouthpieces of the first half of the 20th century, but with modern precision milling.
Theo Wanne Durga 3 Blue A.R.T 7 - $400 USED
Morgan Fry "Vintage Bros" 6 - $265 USED
From Morgan: "This is a version of the classic medium chamber alto mouthpiece. Probably the best of the old vintage alto designs. Great, fat sound with tons of overtones. Compared with the Original, this has a little less edge and a little broader sound. The perfect mouthpiece if you're chasing that Cannonball sound. This one is machined from our 1920's formula hard rubber."
