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Sax Tenor
Sax Tenor
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H.W. Tenor Sax Pad-Saver List Price: $19.80 Sale Price: $7.95 |
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Pad-Saver designed to collect any extra moisture left in the instrument after playing. Fits into the body of any tenor sax while sitting in the case. |
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Rico - Tenor Sax #2.5 - Box of 10 List Price: $50.50 Sale Price: $20.40 Average Rating: ![]() |
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Designed for a wide variety of playing situations, Rico Reeds are cut of our most flexible grade of cane. The ease of play, affordable price and convenient packaging options are why more musicians worldwide find Rico the best value... |
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Rico Royal - Tenor Sax #3.0 - Box of 10 List Price: $55.75 Sale Price: $23.33 |
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Rico Royal reeds have a more traditional French filed cut for increased response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier. Available for the full range of saxophone and clarinet voices and conveniently packaged in boxes of ten reeds and now 3-packs... |
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Selmer S80 Tenor Sax Mouthpiece List Price: $315.00 Sale Price: $121.67 |
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One of Selmer's most popular saxophone mouthpieces. Used world wide by many advanced players. This mouthpiece is machined from a hard rod rubber to assure stability, accuracy and consistent facings. |
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Rico Royal - Tenor Sax #2.5 - Box of 10 List Price: $55.75 Sale Price: $23.31 |
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Rico Royal reeds have a more traditional French filed cut for increased response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier. Available for the full range of saxophone and clarinet voices and conveniently packaged in boxes of ten reeds and now 3-packs... |
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Hercules DS530B Alto/Tenor Sax Stand List Price: $39.95 Sale Price: Too low to display Average Rating: ![]() |
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Alto/Tenor Saxaphone Stand features folding toke, adjustable backrest, locking pin on leg housing for packing and swivel legs. Solidly holds your Alto or Tenor Saxaphone and folds up compactly. |
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Rico Royal - Tenor Sax #2.0 - Box of 10 List Price: $55.75 Sale Price: $22.49 |
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Rico Royal reeds have a more traditional French filed cut for increased response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier. Available for the full range of saxophone and clarinet voices and conveniently packaged in boxes of ten reeds and now 3-packs... |
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Hercules DS532BB Alto/Tenor Sax+1 Clarinet/Flute ST w/Bag List Price: $52.95 Sale Price: Too low to display Average Rating: ![]() |
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The Folding Yoke holds your Alto/Tenor saxophone securely on the stand |
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Hercules DS532B Alto/Tenor Sax+1 Clarinet/Flute Stand List Price: $48.95 Sale Price: Too low to display Average Rating: ![]() |
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The Folding Yoke holds your Alto/Tenor saxophone securely on the stand |
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Hemke - Tenor Sax #2.5 - Box of 5 List Price: $29.50 Sale Price: $12.39 |
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Frederick L. Hemke reeds provide the dark tone favored by many classical and traditional jazz saxophonists. The design is especially well-suited to traditional, round-chambered mouthpieces. French filed for freedom of response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier... |
What is a good, not too expensive, mouthpiece for Tenor Sax?
I'm going to be using tenor sax for marching band. My main instrument is bassoon. But that can't march.
A good, basic inexpensive mouthpiece for tenor is the Yamaha 5C.
Here is one link to it:
http://www.wwbw.com/Yamaha-5C-Tenor-Sax-Mouthpiece-462509-i1143241.wwbw
It’s a good idea to try out a few and see which one works best for you because they are not all exactly the same. Obviously, bassoon to tenor is going to be a significant embouchure change. You might want to try the Yamaha 4C, as well.
Since it’s for marching band, you want something that can play strong and project loudly. The Yamahas should enable you to do that, while staying in tune pretty well. When you try them out, see how comfortable you are playing them at a loud volume. Try a few different reeds as well, in the range of 2 1/2 strength.
You can also try one of the Vandoren V5 mouthpieces, but they are quite a bit more money.
Good luck.
Sax Reed
Sax Reed
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Rico Reed Case - Clarinet/Sax w/Reed Vitalizer List Price: $32.00 Sale Price: $14.51 Average Rating: ![]() |
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The Rico Reed Case-the only case designed to work with the Reed Vitalizer Automatic Humidity Control System (HCS).•Available for both Bb Clarinet and Alto Saxophone, each case holds 8 reeds on a flat surface with channels designed to allow proper air flow... |
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Rico - Alto Sax #2.0 - Box of 10 List Price: $38.00 Sale Price: $15.99 Average Rating: ![]() |
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Designed for a wide variety of playing situations, Rico Reeds are cut of our most flexible grade of cane. The ease of play, affordable price and convenient packaging options are why more musicians worldwide find Rico the best value... |
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Rico - Alto Sax #2.5 - Box of 10 List Price: $38.00 Sale Price: $15.99 Average Rating: ![]() |
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Designed for a wide variety of playing situations, Rico Reeds are cut of our most flexible grade of cane. The ease of play, affordable price and convenient packaging options are why more musicians worldwide find Rico the best value... |
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Rico Grand Concert Select Reeds (Alto Sax #2.5, Box of 10) List Price: $43.50 Sale Price: $21.95 |
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The Grand Concert Select family of reeds features more material in the heart for a pure, warm and transparent tone quality, stable and consistent from pianissimo to fortissimo, in all registers. The revolutionary cut provides unrivaled flexibility for precise articulation and interval changes... |
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Rico Grand Concert Select Reeds (Alto Sax #3.5, Box of 10) List Price: $43.50 Sale Price: $19.99 |
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The Grand Concert Select family of reeds features more material in the heart for a pure, warm and transparent tone quality, stable and consistent from pianissimo to fortissimo, in all registers. The revolutionary cut provides unrivaled flexibility for precise articulation and interval changes... |
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Rico Royal - Alto Sax #2.5 - Box of 10 List Price: $40.75 Sale Price: $16.42 Average Rating: ![]() |
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Rico Royal reeds have a more traditional French filed cut for increased response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier. Available for the full range of saxophone and clarinet voices and conveniently packaged in boxes of ten reeds and now 3-packs... |
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Rico Royal - Alto Sax #3.0 - Box of 10 List Price: $40.75 Sale Price: $16.00 Average Rating: ![]() |
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Rico Royal reeds have a more traditional French filed cut for increased response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier. Available for the full range of saxophone and clarinet voices and conveniently packaged in boxes of ten reeds and now 3-packs... |
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Rico Reed Case - Alto Sax w/Reed Vitalizer List Price: $32.00 Sale Price: $17.03 Average Rating: ![]() |
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The Rico Reed Case-the only case designed to work with the Reed Vitalizer Automatic Humidity Control System (HCS).•Available for both Bb Clarinet and Alto Saxophone, each case holds 8 reeds on a flat surface with channels designed to allow proper air flow... |
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Rico Royal - Alto Sax #2.0 - Box of 10 List Price: $40.75 Sale Price: $18.35 Average Rating: ![]() |
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Rico Royal reeds have a more traditional French filed cut for increased response, especially in the low register, adding clarity to the tone and making soft attacks easier. Available for the full range of saxophone and clarinet voices and conveniently packaged in boxes of ten reeds and now 3-packs... |
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Rico Grand Concert Select Reeds (Alto Sax #3.0, Box of 10) List Price: $43.50 Sale Price: $19.99 |
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The Grand Concert Select family of reeds features more material in the heart for a pure, warm and transparent tone quality, stable and consistent from pianissimo to fortissimo, in all registers. The revolutionary cut provides unrivaled flexibility for precise articulation and interval changes... |
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Sax Ligature
Sax Ligature
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American Plating Alto Sax Gold Ligature List Price: $4.98 Sale Price: $3.39 Average Rating: ![]() |
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Standard alto sax gold ligature. Durable and reliable for the young player. |
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Rovner Alto Sax Ligature 1RL List Price: $31.00 Sale Price: $13.59 Average Rating: ![]() |
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One of the worlds most famous leather ligatures, the Rovner ligature can be used in the regular position or inverted. |
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Rovner Tenor Sax Ligature 2R List Price: $31.00 Sale Price: $12.24 Average Rating: ![]() |
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One of the worlds most famous leather ligatures, the Rovner ligature can be used in the regular position or inverted. |
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Rico Ligature - Tenor Sax for Metal Link Mouthpieces List Price: $18.25 Sale Price: $8.99 |
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The Rico Ligature was re-designed to fit a variety of mouthpieces, the Rico ligature offers:••Sturdy, nickel-plated construction •4-point system aplies equal pressure to the reed •Compatible with the new Rico cap•Available by itself or as a set including a capAt its San Fernando Valley facility, Rico has a state-of-the-art reed research center, and employs the collaboration of agronomists, scientists, and musicians to produce top-quality reeds that include Rico Reserve premium reeds for clarinet and saxophone... |
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Yamaha YAC-1607 Eb Alto Sax Ligature Gold 4C List Price: $13.95 Sale Price: $7.99 Average Rating: ![]() |
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Yamaha YAC-1607 Eb Alto Sax Ligature Gold 4C |
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Rico Ligature - Alto Sax Nickel Plated List Price: $16.25 Sale Price: $8.09 |
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The Rico Ligature was re-designed to fit a variety of mouthpieces, the Rico ligature offers:••Sturdy, nickel-plated construction •4-point system aplies equal pressure to the reed •Compatible with the new Rico cap•Available by itself or as a set including a capAt its San Fernando Valley facility, Rico has a state-of-the-art reed research center, and employs the collaboration of agronomists, scientists, and musicians to produce top-quality reeds that include Rico Reserve premium reeds for clarinet and saxophone... |
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H-Ligature & Cap - Alto Sax Silver Plated List Price: $37.75 Sale Price: $15.97 |
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The H-Ligature & Cap was conceived as a "retro" version of the famous Harrison ligature used by many of the worlds greatest clarinetists and saxophonists, Rico's H-ligature offers the sought-after features of this popular design... |
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Rico Ligature & Cap - Tenor Sax for Hard Rubber Mouthpieces List Price: $32.25 Sale Price: $13.66 Average Rating: ![]() |
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The Rico Ligature was re-designed to fit a variety of mouthpieces, the Rico ligature offers:••Sturdy, nickel-plated construction •4-point system aplies equal pressure to the reed •Compatible with the new Rico cap•Available by itself or as a set including a cap... |
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Ultimate Ligature by Francois Louis Saxophone Ligatures, SAB - Fits Metal Alto Sax Mouthpieces List Price: $94.50 Sale Price: $55.49 |
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Bonade Alto Saxophone Ligature, Alto Sax - Nickel - Inverted List Price: $35.00 Sale Price: $20.99 |
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Squeaking Noise with Alto Sax?
Hey everyone,
I'm currently playing a alto sax, Custom EX, and I've made sure there arent any leaks etc. I'm playing on a meyer 5 star mouthpiece with a Rovner Jazz Ligature. Everytime I get up into the higher register while solo'ing I squeak a great deal. Now initially I blamed in on the horn but what constantly confuses me is the fact that it doesnt happen all the time. Another player told me it may be that my air is not concentrated, but that seems highly unlikely. Any and all opinions are greatly appreciated. Thank you very much
Maybe it's your air , you might need to blow faster air and tighten up, or maybe it's your REED. Is it cracked, old, or is it not soaked enough. These are the main reasons why you're squeaking.
Selmer Paris
Selmer Paris
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Selmer Paris S90 Series Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece, 180 Facing List Price: $239.95 Sale Price: $89.99 |
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Selmer S90 Alto Saxophone MouthpiecesModel 170Tip: 1.70 mm / Facing: 22 mmModel 180Tip: 1.80 mm / Facing: 22 mmModel 190Tip: 1.90 mm / Facing: 22 mm |
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Selmer Paris Larry Teal Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece List Price: $469.95 Sale Price: $159.99 |
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Designed with Larry Teal, former professor of saxophone at the University of Michigan, this line of mouthpieces is designed for the traditional classical French sound. They feature a round throat and chamber, a close tip opening, and long facing. |
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Selmer Paris Tenor Sax Lig Brass/Gld Laquer Sale Price: $23.75 |
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Selmer Paris saxophone ligatures hold the reed firmly, at the same time allowing for excellent reed vibration. Classic gold lacquered finish. Fits most hard rubber and plastic tenor saxophone mouthpieces... |
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Selmer Paris 201 Standard Series Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece, C* Med Close/Long List Price: $194.95 Sale Price: $119.00 |
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Selmer Standard Series Bb Clarinet MouthpieceDescriptionThe world over, professionals as well as students use mouthpieces from this popular series. Every player can find a suitable set up from the extensive range of tip openings and facing lengths... |
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Selmer Paris Saxophone Ligatures and Caps, Tenor Saxophone Ligature Only List Price: $41.75 Sale Price: $32.99 |
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Save BIG when you buy today! |
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Selmer Paris S80 Series Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece, C** List Price: $249.95 Sale Price: $117.65 |
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The Selmer Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece from the S80 series is machined from hard rod rubber to assure stability, accuracy and consistent facings. This mouthpiece features a square cross section in the chamber instead of the conventional arch. |
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Selmer Paris Super Session Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece, Facing F List Price: $370.00 Sale Price: $194.95 |
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The Selmer Super Session is a high-level professional mouthpiece, specially designed for jazz playing, but also suitable for more academic playing. It has a wide dynamic range and flexibility of sound. |
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Selmer Paris S80 Series Baritone Saxophone Mouthpiece, C* List Price: $409.95 Sale Price: $207.61 |
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Selmer S80 Baritone Sax Mouthpiece: Model C- Tip: Close / Facing: Medium Long. Model C*- Tip: Medium Close / Facing: Medium Long. Model C**- Tip: Medium / Facing: Medium Long. Model D - Tip: Medium / Facing: Medium Long... |
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Selmer Paris Super Action 80 Series II Model 52 Alto Sax Sale Price: $4,198.00 |
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Selmer Super Action 80 Series II alto saxophone is the most popular professional saxophone in the world. It delivers the warm, traditional Selmer Paris sound that musicians everywhere have embraced. Full rib construction for the left- and right-hand section posts results in added strength and durability, as well as a dampening of unwanted vibration and response... |
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Selmer Paris Super Action 80 Series II Alto Saxophone Sand Blast Model # 52sb List Price: $6,565.00 Sale Price: $5,164.36 |
Which Alto saxophone is the best of these?
-Selmer Paris Super Action 80 Series II
-Selmer Paris Series III
-Selmer Paris Reference
I know the Mark VI is like GODLY compared to these. But i'd like some good hard opinions on these horns and why.
Thanks!
There's no clear "best". It really depends on personal preference, but what most people choose is the Reference (possibly because they say it was based on Mark VI's).
There are price differences. The Reference runs the highest (~5200) with the III $500 behind it, and the II about $500 behind the III.
However, the II is probably more popular than the III. Though the III supposedly has improved ergonomics, it has a bright sound that many players don't prefer. The References tried fixing up these brightness issues, but ran into low register problems (no saxophone is perfect =p)
In conclusion, they all have their strengths and weaknesses, and you have to weigh them out when deciding. The best way is definitely to get out and try them if you're trying to decide which one to buy.
P.S. The Mark VI isn't necessarily godly compared to these. Some Mark VI's, especially 5-digit serial #s, were fantastic (good quality metal), but the modern ones are pretty dang close.
Jazz Mouthpiece
Jazz Mouthpiece
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Yamaha Signature Series Bobby Shew Jazz Trumpet Mouthpiece List Price: $59.99 Sale Price: $42.99 Average Rating: ![]() |
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Bobby Shew: Trumpet & Flugelhorn. In order to get exactly the kind of tone colors he wants, Bobby uses two different trumpet mouthpieces. The 'Jazz' model is his usual all-around choice. It has a fairly deep roomy cup for a warm, big sound, and a throat and backbore designed to give enough "jump and snap" for maneuvering through quick jazz passages with a rich full sound... |
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Jody Jazz Classic Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece, Facing 6 (.078) List Price: $137.00 Sale Price: $137.00 |
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The baffle in the chamber is built high enough for a bright "edgy" sound, yet has the depth and guts which make the sound excitng. The shank of the mouthpiece has been elongated to get a better grip on the cork when tuning... |
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Jody Jazz HR* Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece, Model #6M (.078 Tip) List Price: $137.00 Sale Price: $137.00 |
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JodyJazz HR* (pronounced HR Star) - Vintage Jazz Sound. It has the look, feel and even the smell of Vintage Hard Rubber.The HR* is a hard rubber saxophone mouthpiece aimed at professionals and students looking for a traditional versatile mouthpiece... |
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Vandoren V5 Jazz Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece, A25 List Price: $198.99 Sale Price: $92.98 Average Rating: ![]() |
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Wider tip opening than A15 but same quality sound. .186 tip opening, medium long facing. Cap and ligature not included. |
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Meyer Metal Jazz Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece, 7J List Price: $214.00 Sale Price: $130.99 |
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Considered by many players to be the top American jazz piece for more than fifty years, the Meyer metal jazz produces a powerful yet very controllable sound. Available in four different facings. |
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Pomarico Jazz Series Clarinet Mouthpiece, Jazz** List Price: $130.00 Sale Price: $94.49 |
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The Pomarico Jazz mouthpiece will provide you a big sound, harmonic richness and is very easy on the high notes If you love to play jazz, these are your next mouthpieces. |
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John Pierce Jazz Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece List Price: $78.00 Sale Price: $59.95 |
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A must have for jazz and lead players. The open tip and short facing of the John Pierce Jazz Bb clarinet mouthpiece make for more volume and flexibility of tone. Where the John Pierce Jazz mouthpieces really excel is these mouthpieces ability to exhibit superb intonation... |
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Pomarico Jazz Series Clarinet Mouthpiece, Jazz* List Price: $130.00 Sale Price: $94.49 |
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The Pomarico Jazz mouthpiece will provide you a big sound, harmonic richness and is very easy on the high notes If you love to play jazz, these are your next mouthpieces. |
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Jody Jazz ESP Gold Baritone Saxophone Mouthpiece, 8 List Price: $450.00 Sale Price: $450.00 |
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The JodyJazz ESP is a metal baritone saxophone mouthpiece with flawless workmanship. The workmanship is evident in the beautiful thin side and tip rails and hand cut baffles. This metal sax mouthpiece is CNC machined from a solid bar of the finest v... |
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Rousseau Studio Jazz Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece, 7 List Price: $99.95 Sale Price: $59.49 |
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The Studio Jazz series has been refined to allow the performer to maintain a solid tonal center and play with enough edge for excellent carrying power. |
77th Army Dixie Band performs for students
The sounds of jazz and others types of music filled the air at Geronimo Road Elementary Tuesday afternoon on Fort Sill, as the Dixie Band portion of the 77th Army Band performed for students and explained the kinds of instruments they play, how each sounds, and why they are used.


















































