We saxophonists always enjoy comparing notes on the equipment we use, so here is what I use. I freely admit to playing the same equipment for a long time -- I tend to stick with what feels good to me. I proudly endorse Selmer Saxophones and Mouthpieces.
All of my repair work is done by the BEST repairperson around...Paul Maslin of PM Woodwind in Evanston, IL.
Tenor Saxophone
Selmer Mark VI Tenor, Serial # 214081
Jazz mouthpiece: Frank Wells custom made (see below)
Classical Mouthpiece: Selmer C** or S90 (190 facing)
Ligature: old Harrison H-style ligatures
Reeds: Vandoren Traditional #3 for classical, Vandoren Traditional #2 for jazz (softness because of the construction of the mouthpiece)
Alto Saxophone
Selmer Super Action 80 (I suppose you might call it a Series I these days) from 8th grade, Serial #359608
Jazz mouthpiece: Frank Wells custom made (see below)
Classical Mouthpiece: Selmer S90 (190 facing)
Ligature: old Harrison H-style ligatures
Reeds: Vandoren Traditional or Rico Reserve #3.5 for classical, Vandoren Traditional #2 for jazz (softness because of the construction of the mouthpiece)
Soprano Saxophone
Selmer Super Action 80 Series II, Serial #433695
Jazz Mouthpiece: I have a Meyer 6M or 7M that I keep experimenting with
Classical Mouthpiece: Selmer S90 (190 facing)
Ligature: whatever fits (I think I use an old gold Selmer stock ligature)
Reeds: Vandoren Traditional #3
Baritone Saxophone
Jazz Mouthpiece: Otto Link 8* hard rubber
Classical Mouthpiece: Selmer S90 (190 facing)
I get asked a lot about the Frank Wells mouthpieces I use on alto and tenor. They are very unusual in their construction, but I'm used to them and like them a lot, though they aren't perfect. I bought my alto mouthpiece in high school from Frank, who, before he passed away, used to work out of the back of the old Saxophone Shop in Evanston, IL. I got my tenor mouthpiece from him a couple years later when I was in college. To say the least, hanging with Frank was quite an experience!
I also have a Buffet R-13 clarinet and a Pearl Elegante flute that I use for doubling.
All of my repair work is done by the BEST repairperson around...Paul Maslin of PM Woodwind in Evanston, IL.
Tenor Saxophone
Selmer Mark VI Tenor, Serial # 214081
Jazz mouthpiece: Frank Wells custom made (see below)
Classical Mouthpiece: Selmer C** or S90 (190 facing)
Ligature: old Harrison H-style ligatures
Reeds: Vandoren Traditional #3 for classical, Vandoren Traditional #2 for jazz (softness because of the construction of the mouthpiece)
Alto Saxophone
Selmer Super Action 80 (I suppose you might call it a Series I these days) from 8th grade, Serial #359608
Jazz mouthpiece: Frank Wells custom made (see below)
Classical Mouthpiece: Selmer S90 (190 facing)
Ligature: old Harrison H-style ligatures
Reeds: Vandoren Traditional or Rico Reserve #3.5 for classical, Vandoren Traditional #2 for jazz (softness because of the construction of the mouthpiece)
Soprano Saxophone
Selmer Super Action 80 Series II, Serial #433695
Jazz Mouthpiece: I have a Meyer 6M or 7M that I keep experimenting with
Classical Mouthpiece: Selmer S90 (190 facing)
Ligature: whatever fits (I think I use an old gold Selmer stock ligature)
Reeds: Vandoren Traditional #3
Baritone Saxophone
Jazz Mouthpiece: Otto Link 8* hard rubber
Classical Mouthpiece: Selmer S90 (190 facing)
I get asked a lot about the Frank Wells mouthpieces I use on alto and tenor. They are very unusual in their construction, but I'm used to them and like them a lot, though they aren't perfect. I bought my alto mouthpiece in high school from Frank, who, before he passed away, used to work out of the back of the old Saxophone Shop in Evanston, IL. I got my tenor mouthpiece from him a couple years later when I was in college. To say the least, hanging with Frank was quite an experience!
I also have a Buffet R-13 clarinet and a Pearl Elegante flute that I use for doubling.
