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Question:

Saxophone Mouthpiece?
I'm just wondering what kind of mouthpiece for saxophone uses the upside down ligature??? the upside down ligature with the twisty things pointing to the right, because you can turn it around and get them to face the left on a normal mouthpiece, but not the right. thanks in advance,

Answer:

You can get many different types of ligatures to fit on a given mouthpiece. I've found the guys at Rovner have been able to give good advice and find me a good ligature match for mouthpieces I already own. I think the "upside down" ones you're referring to are more commonly called "reverse" ligatures. If you're looking for a mouthpiece that comes specifically with a reverse ligature, check out JodyJazz.

Question:

saxophone mouthpiece?
I've been playing saxophone for a long year now.. I want to buy a new mouthpiece... Can you recommand a good muthpiece for me?

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Mouthpieces are a very personal thing, and they need to be chosen by playing them. Its difficult for other people to recommend something. It would also be helpful if we knew what kind of sound you are trying to get to.. All that being said.. for a beginner, looking to move onto a more advanced mouthpiece, there are two basic good choices.. 1. For a classical/concert band type sound, the Selmer C* is a great choice. 2. For a more modern/pop or Jazz sound, I recommend a Meyer 5 or 6. Neither of these pieces will break the bank, and will get any person on the right track.

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How long does an alto saxophone mouthpiece last?
I recently bought a Yamaha AS-4C mouthpiece and a Rovner ligature, however, I bought a Yamaha YAS475 Alto Saxophone, that comes with another AS-4C. How long do saxophone mouthpieces last? Can I just save the 2nd mouthpiece for a long time?

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Ask this in the music section, not the magazine one!

Question:

Saxophone mouthpiece?
i have one of those cheap mouthpieces for a tenor sax and i wanted to upgrade it without spending a lot. does this one look good? http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=tenor+sax+mouthpiece+&_cqr=true&_nkwusc=tenor+sax+mouthpeice&_rdc=1

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A little tired at the moment so I'll be brief: 1) You linked a results page, with no specific mouthpiece in question 2) Don't buy one mouthpiece from eBay or Amazon, go either to a store or online store that will allow you to try multiple mouthpieces of the exact same model; each mouthpiece is different, and you need to find one you like. I don't mean try one Ottolink, one Berg, one Vandoren--although you can look into many--I mean pick one, say, Ottolink, and play on 4 of the same mouthpieces to find the right one.