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I liked the sound of the Lakshmi here, for my taste it balanced well tonally with that particular horn. I've played a Lakshmi, but for me the tone wasn't as interesting as my Florida Links, both original and refaced, but in regard to response and dynamic range the Lakshmi was supreme, it is a beautiful playing piece.
Great video Jay! I got the Jody Jazz Giant (7*) two weeks ago, and I am loving it! Huge sound and projection, while still on the dark side of the spectrum. Beautiful tone, spreaded but also focused when pushed. I saw a resemblance when you described the Better Sax MP. The JD Giant would be also a good addition in this list of darker MPS - although it's not new. I would love to hear the BetterSax vs the Giant comparison!
I`m not Theo Wanne pieces fan and they are all great mouthpieces but when I decided to try the Lakshmi I was sold, this is IMHO the best Wanne mouthpiece in the market, I have been playing it for about 6 months now and love the versatility, tone and how easy it is to play in all registers, I also tried the Burning and Neff is right, great piece as well and the price is also fantastic if you want a great mouthpiece without spending ton of cash.
I'm looking at the Lakshmi, Gaia, and Brahma right now in the hopes of improving on some of the qualities I dislike about my 90s model Brilhart Level Air (which I like overall, but is a bit too bright and difficult to do softer songs, not very warm in the low end). My guess is that it is closer to something like a Durga or Shiva in brightness, but it's only a guess based on videos of other people playing. I do very mixed performances (e.g. jumping from things like Queen "Can't Stop Me Now" to Duke Ellington "In a Sentimental Mood"), so I'm trying to find a good "center of versatility" that can still handle both ends outdoors. In your experience, is the Lakshmi bright enough to do belty songs outdoors like that? From the samples I hear I really like the warm low end it has. I've seen other reviews say the Gaia is pretty versatile as well, but just a touch brighter. I'm torn on what to try first since I don't live near any stores that carry these and have to deal with orders/shipping/restocking for any changes. Any experience with Theo Wanne pieces is appreciated and would be helpful.
The Boston Sax Shop one sounded amazing. I know the word "dark" has become a reviled term in saxophone sonic descriptions....but that thing has a truly dark edge!
Just got a DURGA 5, PLAYED THE LAKSHMI after and will be ordering one as well. These are the first 2 THEO Wanne MP'S i have ever owned, i have always played all Jody Jazz. Great stuff here Jay.
So what I've heard. I like least and most expensive mpcs of all. Yours has a great focus and depth that the others don't have except the JodyJazz. The Jody mpc had the most complex sound, in that it had a pure roundness to the sound as well as depth. Great video Jay. But I enjoy all you video's. Have a great prosperous New Year.
The BSS E-Series you demoed reminds of the Paul Desmond sound. Seems like the perfect mouthpiece for cafe gigs where you'd want to limit projection but have a sweet and warm sound. The JJ Lakshmi reminded me of metal Otto Links, can't say at this point if I'd prefer it but it could probably easily replace a newer STM link (metal Otto Links seem to have variable quality in manufacturing these days) though you'll pay more for the craftmanship. Would like a comparison of a either a new STM Otto Link with a reface or a vintage Link against the Lakshmi. I too thought the JJ Hand Hammered was just an expensive gimmick of a mouthpiece but after listening to it here, my God what a beautiful tone! Prefer it over the Lakshmi, if I had the money I'd splurge on one for sure. Finally the BetterSax Burnin, I really liked the tone produced from this mouthpiece. It was warm and lush without loosing focus and also seemed to project quite well. I'd be curious to pair it with saxophones known for a more spread sound to see how it may balance. Also curious to hear the Burnin against vintage HR Otto Links and the 10mfan Classic MK2. For the price though I think it would be hard to find a better HR tenor mouthpiece than your Burnin. I hope to hear more examples of this mouthpiece played.
Good playing, as always Jay. Also, good call w/ Steve Neff, dude's a boss...and you were playing My Shining Hour...another good call - thank you, sir! I just need a tenor now, really!!!
Great review--I hear the most projection coming out of the Burnin' MP than the others, but it also seems like it would be flexible enough to tone down for ballads, subtones, etc.. Thanks for sharing :)
Just got my hands on an RCP 8 with the high baffle for power gigs, but that better sax mpc sounded great man. Dig the burner too, started on the tone edge, this one definitely has much more bounce and energy that you had to push for on the others in the Otto line.
For me, 1 Jody, 1.25 Burnin, 3 Wanne, 4 BSS. You did perfect job with your mouthpiece Jay! I like metal, they look more elegant to me and the slim fit is better for my mouth.
Sorry, but i prefer really this warm, round, full and deep sound on the first.. the bettersax mp! Those are the ideal attributes of "tenor" sax sound. All others are close and sound magnificent, but i feel that for example the T. Wanne sounds a little bit to bright and reaches not this deep warm subtones that this instrument can give. Excellent video as usual. Good 2023!
I just listened to the sound clips so I didn't know any difference in design, and I felt like the BetterSax and JodyJazz were very similar in terms of tonal variation when playing "soft" and "pushing it". Both had were dark when played soft, and when pushed became more focused and bright. Looking back it makes sense when Jay says they have some similar design features. Personally, I like a darker tone so the E series speaks to me more, but it's hard to pick because it does seem less versatile than the Burnin and JodyJazz ones. If I had to rank my favorites with sound being the primary factor and cost being the secondary, I would go 1. E series 2. BurninSax 3. JodyJazz 4. Theo Wanne. Personally the Lakshmi doesn't have a lush a subtone as the others, and is a bit brighter than I personally like. But I could be swayed with the BurninSax being #1 over the E series because of the tonal variety and price. Tough call
I must admit I haven't seen you play the sterling silver tenor before and having owned a King Eastlake Tenor for over 50 years I am sold on what the metal does to the tone. I have also become kind of a mouthpiece junkie in the last few years and it truly is nice to change up the sound by changing mouthpieces. I really enjoyed your take on the different mouthpieces and like you said that hand hammered number really does feel great while you are playing it. Thanks for your feedback and keep on testing.
Hey!! Awesome video!!!! I’m on alto in my concert band, and am wondering if you would recommend an S90 or Claude Delangle for classical setup? Been going back and forth on these two and just can’t decide!
I like the Burnin review, especially since I want to play warm like Lester Young. I’m a beginner, just a few months playing. I see that Burnin Tenor mouthpiece 6* = 2.41mm, and that is the narrowest opening shown on your site for a Burnin for Tenor. That seems a big step up from the Yamaha 4, 5 and 6C (1.70, 1.80 and 1.9 mm) that I’ve been playing. Why do you not offer a smaller tip opening for tenor? What do you recommend? Thank you.
I always wanted to play on tenor sax. But my music teacher suggested to start on alto first. Now i learn it for 5 6 month now. What do you advise for me? When is ok to switch for the tenor? Thank you
Hi Jay, I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on the Burnin Sax. I've been playing on a 6M Vintage 1948 Meyer for about 20 years and intermittently using a #5 NY Link. Both are very dark, which I like for playing ballads and such, however I would like a little brighter tone when playing uptempo stuff which makes your Burnin Sax MP the obvious choice. My question, should I move up to a 7* on the BS or stay with a 6*? Also, what does the star represent?
You can move up to the 7* if you feel like you want to but you may need to go down in reed strength if you do. The * means that it’s a size between the numbers. So a 7 is smaller than 7*
Jay thanks for the video. I heard the BostonSaxShop E series right away, vintage jazz with an edge. Folks say fat sound, but I think of it more as a big hollow sound, like the bell swells bigger with this mpc. I really liked the Burnin mpc for its versatility. I feel like on a versatile horn (like Ishimori new vintage tenor) it would be excellent. How "long" is the "window" of the mpc? I find a shorter mpc window (like the very short window on a vintage Berg Larsen hard rubber 100, or short window on a JJazz HR* Custom Dark) is accommodated with a shorter reed vamp (like Vandoren JAVA), while a longer mpc window (like on a Brilhart Tonalin) is accommodated with a long reed vamp (like Roberto's Wind or Rigotti Gold Jazz). You are correct about the importance of trying different reeds with mpcs, but it is worth saying there seems to be a correlation with window length and reed vamp length. So what is your window length on the Burnin mpc?
Hey I love your content and I just wanted to ask if you could do a breakdown on the Leo P solo in moanin i know I’m like really late but there’s no videos I could find that are kind of like a guide/step by step if you could that would mean a lot!!
I got the JJ HH tenor piece and love it. For my alto I am playing an Ishimori Groove. My soprano uses a Selmer Super Session H. For my dark setup I have an Ambika 3 gold tenor. For the alto I have a reworked Meyer but I want something better. I think I may try your Burnin' alto!
@@bettersax I am certain that I will. Every time I hear it played in a video I am super excited to get one! I should probably also mention that I was also the lucky recipient of the DV Platinum Tenor piece a few years ago. I guess I should start a museum?
@@zijeisdezon yes. It’s a very very heavy mouthpiece but it sounds great and is easy blowing. Your sound will still be you but it’s a nicely balanced piece which allows you to get out of your own way, so to speak. One of the nicer mouthpieces I have. I haven’t decided whether or not I like it better than my DV Platinum.
I have a very similar mouthpiece to the lakshmi on, I have the brahma mouthpiece by theo wanne and its also incredible. A bit overpriced but still, very good mouthpiece(1000$). I still have my old mouthpiece, an ottolink one for like 200$, also very good but the brahma takes it for sure.
I lucked into buying a Burnin' 5* alto for £80 on eBay. Fab piece even for a relative noob, with me finding easy notes from Bb up to high F# from the off and an amazing range of tones from warm cocoa to street bourbon. I would not part with it. However, at £280 it's not THAT cheap so I've bought into a more traditional Jody Jazz HR* that's £100 cheaper for my tenor. BTW Jay, the laquer on your bell seems to have faded badly. Is that the hot southern French sun's done that?
This question is about an alto mouthpiece for my son but was hoping someone would see this and answer. He is a 3rd year player and his mouthpiece cracked. Not sure what to get to replace it. Not looking to get an expensive one but not sure of what size the other one was. Is the Yamaha 4c a safe choice?
in order of importance (from least to most): the horn, the neck, the mouthpiece, the reed, the player! (you sound good on any of these; just different - I'm the weakest link in the chain, I'm afraid.) just purchased a selmer S-80 C** for my tenor btw, and I'm very content with my pick.
Bunin' mouthpiece takes it but a long way imo - really want to try one out at some point. Boston mouthpiece has a unique quality but doesn't sound so versatile
So is the "burnin" mouthpiece basically Jody Jazz 7*? I noticed the 7* emblem as I'm sitting here with my Jody Jazz staring me in the face, lol. I think I recall you mentioning this was a joint venture. Is there a difference in the two? Boston Sax Shop reeds have impressed me so I am curious about the mouthpieces now as well. Those two seem to catch my attention here.
The Burnin' mouthpieces are made in the Jody Jazz factory. It is an individual design, different from any existing Jody Jazz mouthpiece. Jody Jazz has a range of different mouthpieces of their own.
Yes, the Burnin's is it's own design which i worked on from Jay's direction. The result is brighter and more powerful the the JodyJazz HR*. The Burnin' is a great mouthpiece.
I would suggest a trip to Vigilante mouthpieces and do a video on her pieces. She did the hand work on the Guardalas and is making modern versions of those (and some with original blanks). Not cheap, but she has a good variety, although all metal and leaning toward the ‘bright’ side of things. But the Kansas City will play very quietly also and has a large chamber and moderate baffle so fairly bright when pushed, can be a quite rich ‘darker’ sound when lower levels. Just a thought. I know I really liked your video of visiting KB Sax necks (and after trying some bought one).
Question for community or for BetterSax - Which mouthpieces and reed will allow me to play most silent? I have a problem with my mouthpiece that if I want to play as quiet as possible I cannot ... either i am playing with full potentional or it is squeeky... I know that it is mostly about my skill but which will help me with that (cause I decided that next to my old beautifull steel amati mouthpiece I will buy a new one...)
this is more of an air support thing, low notes and quiet tones both require a lot of air but airspeed is key. if you want to play quiet then use very slow air but still take in a lot of air if that makes sense
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not true at all. We have been only making 50 a month and the last 50 are going out this month. For us we only sold them to stores and it the 300 gad been sold completely after the first month we announced the mouthpiece.
Looks like Jody jazz is attempting to siphon a lil milk from Theo Wanne’s cash cow. After a while, it gets to the point where you’re really buying the same old mouthpiece at a higher price. When a mouthpiece gets into the $500 plus price point it should come with not only a ligature, but also include a neck😅. In my humble opinion a mouthpiece is either metal or hard rubber, bright or dark, free blowing or resistant and after that it’s all marketing. As Jay has said on many occasions, it’s not the gear, it’s the time you spend playing your instrument that’s going to have the biggest impact on your sound. A good player can make just about any mouthpiece or instrument sound terrific. Don’t get me wrong I have several Theo Wanne and Jody jazz mouthpieces and I enjoy them, but I’m an amateur and I sound equally amateurish on each of my mouthpieces and horns. If you’ve got the money to blow on gear go for it, but if you really want to improve your sound, you might be better off investing that money into lessons with a good teacher. I’ve invested into several of Jay Metcalf’s online courses and as a result all of my mouthpieces and horns are starting to sound much better😅😅😅😅.
A lot of people fall into the gear trap. I can understand an expensive horn if you plan to keep it nearly forever (and know it'll hold its value), but you can also still get top-tier used altos or tenors in the range of $2500 that will be more than enough for a lifetime of professional playing with good care. I think I can understand hunting around for mouthpieces a little more, but personally, I think it's a bit much when people have more than 5 or 6--You can probably cover all the genres you have to play in that range. IMO--Sell the rest! :) It's also totally fine to avoid the hype new boutique mouthpieces like the ones in this video, $300 (when considering used) is way generous to find something that works for you.
If you have a high disposable income why not? Hell I'm a total amateur but love saxophone more than anything in the world....I got a top end Yani which I adore, is a joy to play daily and hope to one day pass it down to my child (hopefully one will dig saxophone!) when I have kids.
@@xxczerxx ok friend, i agree, but after them you have reach your dream instruments and accessories, is time to think in another important things too, like help others. This the reason because i prefer to donate monthly to some animal protection associations, than accumulate a lot of accessories that i will never use. Regards and good 2023 for you!
@@xxczerxx This is totally fine if you can handle it! This video is really hyping up new boutique mouthpieces, and I thought it would be good to mention in the comments that you can have a "pro" setup for an extremely reasonable amount, and that a $700 mouthpiece isn't going to be what makes or breaks you. I just got an incredibly good deal on a S-WO10 and I'm in love with it :) But I would still be just as good (or bad) if I ended up with a vintage Yany or Yamaha horn instead. My alto is an A-901, and while it would be nice to have a newer horn and try out some different brands, I'm not lost in the chase!
Hello, can you come over to my youtube and comment on the sound of my saxophone - I really like your sound, I know you use smaller deviations and hard reeds - could you write me something - what could I improve - currently I use Theo Wanne M.A. - because it was the only one of this brand that sounded to me - more expensive models had a worse sound - what mouthpieces do you recommend? - in "blue bossa" I only added reverb (in others, the sound is natural, recorded with poor equipment) - the sax was renovated - the cushions are sticky and it's generally impossible to play it quickly, I don't improvise for now, because I want to work on sound and tuning - before the general renovation it was tuning perfectly, and now there are frighteningly large deviations of 10 to one side and the other - between the sounds.
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The E Series was inspired by the early Babbitt mouthpieces, all of the mouthpieces bring an incredible tone quality to the table, great job Jay!
Huge fan of early Babbits👍
Jay, Great job on this review - thank you so much for including us with these great mouthpieces.
Thanks Jody! Love the Hand Hammered piece really amazing work!
On the "Better Sax" tenor you played, intrigued to know the tip opening, reed, reed strength and ligature you used. Thanks@@bettersax
No matter what you use,sound is good!
Man, I’ve never heard you sound as great as on that hand hammered one! Whew! So luscious and rich!
thanks for the new mouthpieces i will be buying burnin" and trying it
I liked the sound of the Lakshmi here, for my taste it balanced well tonally with that particular horn. I've played a Lakshmi, but for me the tone wasn't as interesting as my Florida Links, both original and refaced, but in regard to response and dynamic range the Lakshmi was supreme, it is a beautiful playing piece.
Great video Jay! I got the Jody Jazz Giant (7*) two weeks ago, and I am loving it! Huge sound and projection, while still on the dark side of the spectrum. Beautiful tone, spreaded but also focused when pushed. I saw a resemblance when you described the Better Sax MP. The JD Giant would be also a good addition in this list of darker MPS - although it's not new. I would love to hear the BetterSax vs the Giant comparison!
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Does the 5 or 7 size matter? im new to tenor from bass clarinet
I`m not Theo Wanne pieces fan and they are all great mouthpieces but when I decided to try the Lakshmi I was sold, this is IMHO the best Wanne mouthpiece in the market, I have been playing it for about 6 months now and love the versatility, tone and how easy it is to play in all registers, I also tried the Burning and Neff is right, great piece as well and the price is also fantastic if you want a great mouthpiece without spending ton of cash.
I'm looking at the Lakshmi, Gaia, and Brahma right now in the hopes of improving on some of the qualities I dislike about my 90s model Brilhart Level Air (which I like overall, but is a bit too bright and difficult to do softer songs, not very warm in the low end). My guess is that it is closer to something like a Durga or Shiva in brightness, but it's only a guess based on videos of other people playing. I do very mixed performances (e.g. jumping from things like Queen "Can't Stop Me Now" to Duke Ellington "In a Sentimental Mood"), so I'm trying to find a good "center of versatility" that can still handle both ends outdoors. In your experience, is the Lakshmi bright enough to do belty songs outdoors like that? From the samples I hear I really like the warm low end it has. I've seen other reviews say the Gaia is pretty versatile as well, but just a touch brighter. I'm torn on what to try first since I don't live near any stores that carry these and have to deal with orders/shipping/restocking for any changes. Any experience with Theo Wanne pieces is appreciated and would be helpful.
That Jody jazz mp sounds amazing! It looks so great too! 🤩
The Boston Sax Shop one sounded amazing. I know the word "dark" has become a reviled term in saxophone sonic descriptions....but that thing has a truly dark edge!
Reviled? Why?.. i have thought it was synonymous of good warm and full old sound.. for me the ideal sound of "tenor".
Just got a DURGA 5, PLAYED THE LAKSHMI after and will be ordering one as well. These are the first 2 THEO Wanne MP'S i have ever owned, i have always played all Jody Jazz. Great stuff here Jay.
So what I've heard. I like least and most expensive mpcs of all. Yours has a great focus and depth that the others don't have except the JodyJazz. The Jody mpc had the most complex sound, in that it had a pure roundness to the sound as well as depth. Great video Jay. But I enjoy all you video's. Have a great prosperous New Year.
I got the Lakshmi HR (limited run, strangely). I’ve tried the metal one as well and for me the HR is more expressive. The Burnin sounds good BTW
The BSS E-Series you demoed reminds of the Paul Desmond sound. Seems like the perfect mouthpiece for cafe gigs where you'd want to limit projection but have a sweet and warm sound. The JJ Lakshmi reminded me of metal Otto Links, can't say at this point if I'd prefer it but it could probably easily replace a newer STM link (metal Otto Links seem to have variable quality in manufacturing these days) though you'll pay more for the craftmanship. Would like a comparison of a either a new STM Otto Link with a reface or a vintage Link against the Lakshmi. I too thought the JJ Hand Hammered was just an expensive gimmick of a mouthpiece but after listening to it here, my God what a beautiful tone! Prefer it over the Lakshmi, if I had the money I'd splurge on one for sure. Finally the BetterSax Burnin, I really liked the tone produced from this mouthpiece. It was warm and lush without loosing focus and also seemed to project quite well. I'd be curious to pair it with saxophones known for a more spread sound to see how it may balance. Also curious to hear the Burnin against vintage HR Otto Links and the 10mfan Classic MK2. For the price though I think it would be hard to find a better HR tenor mouthpiece than your Burnin. I hope to hear more examples of this mouthpiece played.
Good playing, as always Jay. Also, good call w/ Steve Neff, dude's a boss...and you were playing My Shining Hour...another good call - thank you, sir! I just need a tenor now, really!!!
Great review--I hear the most projection coming out of the Burnin' MP than the others, but it also seems like it would be flexible enough to tone down for ballads, subtones, etc.. Thanks for sharing :)
Just got my hands on an RCP 8 with the high baffle for power gigs, but that better sax mpc sounded great man. Dig the burner too, started on the tone edge, this one definitely has much more bounce and energy that you had to push for on the others in the Otto line.
For me, 1 Jody, 1.25 Burnin, 3 Wanne, 4 BSS. You did perfect job with your mouthpiece Jay! I like metal, they look more elegant to me and the slim fit is better for my mouth.
Sorry, but i prefer really this warm, round, full and deep sound on the first.. the bettersax mp! Those are the ideal attributes of "tenor" sax sound. All others are close and sound magnificent, but i feel that for example the T. Wanne sounds a little bit to bright and reaches not this deep warm subtones that this instrument can give.
Excellent video as usual. Good 2023!
I'm breaking my time up between my 9# tone edge and a NY link..... You won't beat the link. Sweet!!
Nice video Jay. You sound great on all of these mouthpieces. I’m also curious, how do you like the TWO33? That’s a beautiful horn.
Thanks. Dig the WO33. Unique response and sound.
I just listened to the sound clips so I didn't know any difference in design, and I felt like the BetterSax and JodyJazz were very similar in terms of tonal variation when playing "soft" and "pushing it". Both had were dark when played soft, and when pushed became more focused and bright. Looking back it makes sense when Jay says they have some similar design features. Personally, I like a darker tone so the E series speaks to me more, but it's hard to pick because it does seem less versatile than the Burnin and JodyJazz ones. If I had to rank my favorites with sound being the primary factor and cost being the secondary, I would go 1. E series 2. BurninSax 3. JodyJazz 4. Theo Wanne. Personally the Lakshmi doesn't have a lush a subtone as the others, and is a bit brighter than I personally like. But I could be swayed with the BurninSax being #1 over the E series because of the tonal variety and price. Tough call
I must admit I haven't seen you play the sterling silver tenor before and having owned a King Eastlake Tenor for over 50 years I am sold on what the metal does to the tone. I have also become kind of a mouthpiece junkie in the last few years and it truly is nice to change up the sound by changing mouthpieces. I really enjoyed your take on the different mouthpieces and like you said that hand hammered number really does feel great while you are playing it. Thanks for your feedback and keep on testing.
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I would like to try the Jody Jazz Hand Hammered after hearing this. It has something the others don´t have. But the price.....
That might be an expensive play test Bob, be careful.
Great review, Jay! In your experience, which reed brand and strength works best on the metal T. Wanne 7* Lakshmi?
Whats the best mouthpiece for a darker tone! I'm doing ambient music with handpan. Tenor!
Jay you sound great!
Hey!! Awesome video!!!! I’m on alto in my concert band, and am wondering if you would recommend an S90 or Claude Delangle for classical setup? Been going back and forth on these two and just can’t decide!
They are both good mouthpieces. You should go with the one you feel most comfortable on after trying them both.
Me? Just looking and listening to the set ups with the beautiful Yani each time it pops up at the side. Saving up to own mine soon.
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Our pleasure!
TW Lakshmi sounds fantastic !!
Maybe I missed the info, but I would love to know what sax and reed you're using in this review. Thanks!
Nice video! Would've been nice with a medium range option as well!
I like the Burnin review, especially since I want to play warm like Lester Young. I’m a beginner, just a few months playing.
I see that Burnin Tenor mouthpiece 6* = 2.41mm, and that is the narrowest opening shown on your site for a Burnin for Tenor.
That seems a big step up from the Yamaha 4, 5 and 6C (1.70, 1.80 and 1.9 mm) that I’ve been playing. Why do you not offer a smaller tip opening for tenor?
What do you recommend?
Thank you.
That lakshmi…. Sounds so amazing!
@main_bettersaxty
I always wanted to play on tenor sax. But my music teacher suggested to start on alto first. Now i learn it for 5 6 month now. What do you advise for me? When is ok to switch for the tenor? Thank you
Fantastic as always
All are great mouthpieces. I personally like the burnin most.
Hey Jay, love your videos! Have you ever tried any of the mouthpieces made by Peter Jessen?
I have one! Peter is my good friend and I used to work with him repairing saxophones in Copenhagen. He makes great stuff.
@@bettersax I absolutely love my tenor piece of his... probably from the early 2000's .110 tip opening
You definitely captured the sound of Stan Getz with the E series
@bettersax Jay, incredible playing! Please let me know the standard you play on all promo shorts? E.g. 0:40. Love it but can't remember 😅
"You Don't Know What Love Is"... beautiful!
Hi Jay, I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on the Burnin Sax. I've been playing on a 6M Vintage 1948 Meyer for about 20 years and intermittently using a #5 NY Link. Both are very dark, which I like for playing ballads and such, however I would like a little brighter tone when playing uptempo stuff which makes your Burnin Sax MP the obvious choice. My question, should I move up to a 7* on the BS or stay with a 6*? Also, what does the star represent?
You can move up to the 7* if you feel like you want to but you may need to go down in reed strength if you do. The * means that it’s a size between the numbers. So a 7 is smaller than 7*
@@bettersax Thanks Jay, my reed of choice is a 2.5 Green box Java, so I think I'll go with the 6*. I will let you know how I make out.
@@stevel6895So, how about an update? And what are you using for a ligature?
Jay thanks for the video. I heard the BostonSaxShop E series right away, vintage jazz with an edge. Folks say fat sound, but I think of it more as a big hollow sound, like the bell swells bigger with this mpc.
I really liked the Burnin mpc for its versatility. I feel like on a versatile horn (like Ishimori new vintage tenor) it would be excellent. How "long" is the "window" of the mpc?
I find a shorter mpc window (like the very short window on a vintage Berg Larsen hard rubber 100, or short window on a JJazz HR* Custom Dark) is accommodated with a shorter reed vamp (like Vandoren JAVA), while a longer mpc window (like on a Brilhart Tonalin) is accommodated with a long reed vamp (like Roberto's Wind or Rigotti Gold Jazz). You are correct about the importance of trying different reeds with mpcs, but it is worth saying there seems to be a correlation with window length and reed vamp length.
So what is your window length on the Burnin mpc?
Otto link tone edge 7 or burnin’?
Hey I love your content and I just wanted to ask if you could do a breakdown on the Leo P solo in moanin i know I’m like really late but there’s no videos I could find that are kind of like a guide/step by step if you could that would mean a lot!!
I already made that exact video.
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@@bettersaxcould you possibly make a video reviewing the Theo Wanne Durga 5 Baritone Saxophone mouthpiece?
I got the JJ HH tenor piece and love it. For my alto I am playing an Ishimori Groove. My soprano uses a Selmer Super Session H. For my dark setup I have an Ambika 3 gold tenor. For the alto I have a reworked Meyer but I want something better. I think I may try your Burnin' alto!
congrats on the beautiful piece. Let me know how the Burnin' works for you. I bet you'll like it.
@@bettersax I am certain that I will. Every time I hear it played in a video I am super excited to get one! I should probably also mention that I was also the lucky recipient of the DV Platinum Tenor piece a few years ago. I guess I should start a museum?
So is the JJ HH to your liking? How would you describe the sensation?
@@zijeisdezon yes. It’s a very very heavy mouthpiece but it sounds great and is easy blowing. Your sound will still be you but it’s a nicely balanced piece which allows you to get out of your own way, so to speak. One of the nicer mouthpieces I have. I haven’t decided whether or not I like it better than my DV Platinum.
I have a very similar mouthpiece to the lakshmi on, I have the brahma mouthpiece by theo wanne and its also incredible. A bit overpriced but still, very good mouthpiece(1000$).
I still have my old mouthpiece, an ottolink one for like 200$, also very good but the brahma takes it for sure.
I lucked into buying a Burnin' 5* alto for £80 on eBay. Fab piece even for a relative noob, with me finding easy notes from Bb up to high F# from the off and an amazing range of tones from warm cocoa to street bourbon. I would not part with it. However, at £280 it's not THAT cheap so I've bought into a more traditional Jody Jazz HR* that's £100 cheaper for my tenor. BTW Jay, the laquer on your bell seems to have faded badly. Is that the hot southern French sun's done that?
That is a Yany TWO33. Solid silver neck and bell. Traditional gold lacquer body tube. Glad you are digging the Burnin'.
This question is about an alto mouthpiece for my son but was hoping someone would see this and answer. He is a 3rd year player and his mouthpiece cracked. Not sure what to get to replace it. Not looking to get an expensive one but not sure of what size the other one was. Is the Yamaha 4c a safe choice?
in order of importance (from least to most): the horn, the neck, the mouthpiece, the reed, the player! (you sound good on any of these; just different - I'm the weakest link in the chain, I'm afraid.)
just purchased a selmer S-80 C** for my tenor btw, and I'm very content with my pick.
I'd argue the mouthpiece matters more than the reed
Interesting how the most important things are the cheapest (practice is free), and the least important things (a Mark VI) are the most expensive.
Is the better sax tenor coming out soon?
Yes!
You have a beautiful Yanagisawa Silver tenor ❤❤❤
thanks
Sounds is so good
The jody jazz kills it… just right balance
Bunin' mouthpiece takes it but a long way imo - really want to try one out at some point. Boston mouthpiece has a unique quality but doesn't sound so versatile
So is the "burnin" mouthpiece basically Jody Jazz 7*? I noticed the 7* emblem as I'm sitting here with my Jody Jazz staring me in the face, lol. I think I recall you mentioning this was a joint venture. Is there a difference in the two? Boston Sax Shop reeds have impressed me so I am curious about the mouthpieces now as well. Those two seem to catch my attention here.
The Burnin' mouthpieces are made in the Jody Jazz factory. It is an individual design, different from any existing Jody Jazz mouthpiece. Jody Jazz has a range of different mouthpieces of their own.
Yes, the Burnin's is it's own design which i worked on from Jay's direction. The result is brighter and more powerful the the JodyJazz HR*. The Burnin' is a great mouthpiece.
That looks like a new tenor sax you are playing. Is it a Nexus?
No it’s a Yanagisawa TW033
Looks like a Yani to my non-expert eye
If better sax makes a tenor, I’m buying
Coming soon!
How would these compare to my T77 Vandoren metal V16 chamber and baffle wise ?
What do you think about 10m fan pieces?
Have you ever tested kanee?
Awesome ❤❤❤
I would suggest a trip to Vigilante mouthpieces and do a video on her pieces. She did the hand work on the Guardalas and is making modern versions of those (and some with original blanks). Not cheap, but she has a good variety, although all metal and leaning toward the ‘bright’ side of things. But the Kansas City will play very quietly also and has a large chamber and moderate baffle so fairly bright when pushed, can be a quite rich ‘darker’ sound when lower levels. Just a thought.
I know I really liked your video of visiting KB Sax necks (and after trying some bought one).
How much for tenor price
What ligature can you recommend for the better sax burnin tenor(6)?
Here’s a video with some suggestions: In Search of the ULTIMATE Ligature
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The burnin and the jordy
I wish he would have included the new jj babbitt early babbitt EB tenor mouthpiece in an 8 facing.
i like the burnin, i'll go with that. @bettersax, can you share with us the licks you were playing the whole video, i would love to learn them!
would you also be able to give us a list of best reeds that would go well with each of these mouthpieces!?
make I ask which reed/size you used with the Lakshmi?
It was a 2.5 I believe.
Great job
Does size 5 or 7 matter? im new to tenor from bass clarinet
Question for community or for BetterSax - Which mouthpieces and reed will allow me to play most silent? I have a problem with my mouthpiece that if I want to play as quiet as possible I cannot ... either i am playing with full potentional or it is squeeky... I know that it is mostly about my skill but which will help me with that (cause I decided that next to my old beautifull steel amati mouthpiece I will buy a new one...)
a soft reed alone will help u with softer and lower notes
this is more of an air support thing, low notes and quiet tones both require a lot of air but airspeed is key. if you want to play quiet then use very slow air but still take in a lot of air if that makes sense
Is that a new Nexus tenor you are playing?
Haha no it’s a Yanagisawa TWO33
Nice! Wish I could afford this.
Pretty sure they already had a limited run of the Lakshmi in hard rubber as a promotional thing--similar to the hand hammered limited run, I guess.
Yes, I just saw that. Odd that it is limited run. Seems to make sense that this would be a great HR version.
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GREAT !!!!
What Reed was used on the Burnin mouthpiece
I played the same reed on all 4 it was a 2.5.
@@bettersax A 2.5 was it Rigotti, Or something different?
Rigotti
Is there Burning for baritone ?
We should be working with Jay soon to get a baritone Burnin' Piece out. I'm looking forward to making that one.
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They’re still trying to sell the Jody jazz one with only a few hundred to move?
not true at all. We have been only making 50 a month and the last 50 are going out this month. For us we only sold them to stores and it the 300 gad been sold completely after the first month we announced the mouthpiece.
'Neff said!
Could you please do a syos alto mouthpiece giveaway
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I’m torn between the AMBIKA and Lakshmi.
Hammered copper, ha ha ha. Let me do that for you! I just put your new MPC in this vice here....
wow
I suppose Bettersax tenor mouthpiece should come with Bettersax....tenor, shouldn't it?
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BetterSax Tenor Sax in theworks?
yes!
DURGA!!!!! lol
Looks like Jody jazz is attempting to siphon a lil milk from Theo Wanne’s cash cow. After a while, it gets to the point where you’re really buying the same old mouthpiece at a higher price. When a mouthpiece gets into the $500 plus price point it should come with not only a ligature, but also include a neck😅. In my humble opinion a mouthpiece is either metal or hard rubber, bright or dark, free blowing or resistant and after that it’s all marketing. As Jay has said on many occasions, it’s not the gear, it’s the time you spend playing your instrument that’s going to have the biggest impact on your sound. A good player can make just about any mouthpiece or instrument sound terrific. Don’t get me wrong I have several Theo Wanne and Jody jazz mouthpieces and I enjoy them, but I’m an amateur and I sound equally amateurish on each of my mouthpieces and horns. If you’ve got the money to blow on gear go for it, but if you really want to improve your sound, you might be better off investing that money into lessons with a good teacher. I’ve invested into several of Jay Metcalf’s online courses and as a result all of my mouthpieces and horns are starting to sound much better😅😅😅😅.
Glad to have helped in some way.
You pros spend more money on saxophones and their accessories than you spend on cars. Makes sense to me.
A lot of people fall into the gear trap. I can understand an expensive horn if you plan to keep it nearly forever (and know it'll hold its value), but you can also still get top-tier used altos or tenors in the range of $2500 that will be more than enough for a lifetime of professional playing with good care.
I think I can understand hunting around for mouthpieces a little more, but personally, I think it's a bit much when people have more than 5 or 6--You can probably cover all the genres you have to play in that range. IMO--Sell the rest! :) It's also totally fine to avoid the hype new boutique mouthpieces like the ones in this video, $300 (when considering used) is way generous to find something that works for you.
If you have a high disposable income why not? Hell I'm a total amateur but love saxophone more than anything in the world....I got a top end Yani which I adore, is a joy to play daily and hope to one day pass it down to my child (hopefully one will dig saxophone!) when I have kids.
@@xxczerxx ok friend, i agree, but after them you have reach your dream instruments and accessories, is time to think in another important things too, like help others. This the reason because i prefer to donate monthly to some animal protection associations, than accumulate a lot of accessories that i will never use. Regards and good 2023 for you!
@@xxczerxx This is totally fine if you can handle it! This video is really hyping up new boutique mouthpieces, and I thought it would be good to mention in the comments that you can have a "pro" setup for an extremely reasonable amount, and that a $700 mouthpiece isn't going to be what makes or breaks you.
I just got an incredibly good deal on a S-WO10 and I'm in love with it :) But I would still be just as good (or bad) if I ended up with a vintage Yany or Yamaha horn instead. My alto is an A-901, and while it would be nice to have a newer horn and try out some different brands, I'm not lost in the chase!
@@okayfine6342 I'm not advocating gluttony. Hell I own one alto and one mouthpiece! Agreed though
Hello, can you come over to my youtube and comment on the sound of my saxophone - I really like your sound, I know you use smaller deviations and hard reeds - could you write me something - what could I improve - currently I use Theo Wanne M.A. - because it was the only one of this brand that sounded to me - more expensive models had a worse sound - what mouthpieces do you recommend? - in "blue bossa" I only added reverb (in others, the sound is natural, recorded with poor equipment) - the sax was renovated - the cushions are sticky and it's generally impossible to play it quickly, I don't improvise for now, because I want to work on sound and tuning - before the general renovation it was tuning perfectly, and now there are frighteningly large deviations of 10 to one side and the other - between the sounds.
More things to waste your money on.
Reply plz
unreal how expensive these mouthpieces are. i guess u must be well off wealthy to play...
I loved your mouthpiece but it only come up to 7* I can’t blow it because I am a beginner 🥹 Do you have any smaller tip please?
yes we have 6* for tenor and 5 for alto
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