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.
Currently available:
Currently available:
- Meyer 6M .076" $299
- Meyer Bros Connoisseur NY 5M .072" $449
- Meyer Bros Connoisseur NY 6M .077" $449
- Meyer New York 7M .081" $329
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" - $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.
Maine saxes custom 1950's carlsbad vintage brilhart tonalin .075" - $329
This killer player has that early bebop vibe and plays easy and full after a reface and baffle adjustment. 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.
maine saxes custom selmer super session .080" $299
Maine Saxes Custom D'Addario Select Jazz .078" - $299
maine saxes custom Vandoren Java A35 .081" - $269
NEW Claude Lakey Original - Sizes 5, 6, and 7 In Stock - $139
maine saxes refaced lebayle .085" $249
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.
