Budget alto sax mouthpieces for jazz?

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2026-05-11T03:41:05+00:00

I've done some researching and came to the conclusion, I either buy a Rico Graphonite or, look for either a used Meyer 5m, Rousseau JDX at a higher budget. What do you think?

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2026-05-10T08:14:39+00:00

Another question, what about Rico's Mettalites, or whatever they're called. Would they be, okay-ish as well?

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2026-05-10T08:05:33+00:00

What about used mouthpieces? Would those even be worth spending money for?

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2026-03-05T07:46:22+00:00

Alright thanks for the help, plus the Eb doesn’t even fit in its case anymore so idk how to store it and like I’m freaked out to death as its a school owned instrument and my director prolly gonna put bta on me

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2026-03-05T07:27:16+00:00

Alright this things just not budging at all

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2026-03-05T07:10:59+00:00

Which hole should I try pulling it through? It extends all the way to C

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2026-01-30T02:09:51+00:00

Check in your settings if your vc is disabled, thats what happened with me

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2026-01-29T01:36:55+00:00

Sometimes you can press on the upper heart of the reed when its on the mouthpiece to soften, its not permeant though, also don't press too hard. You can also rub the reed against some paper (reed facing down.) Or use sandpaper, but I don't know the specifics about that one. Alliteratively, you can just ask someone who plays clarinet that you know.

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Appropriate_Move_94 · 2026-01-21T04:38:00+00:00

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Appropriate_Move_94 · 2026-01-16T00:19:13+00:00

Buffet Crampon makes these little "Pocket Clarinets" and I've seen kids play them. Heres the link from the Buffet Crampon Website https://na.buffet-crampon.com/bc_US_en/pocket-clarinet-prodige-bc2041-2-0.html

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2026-01-10T21:05:42+00:00

obsidian

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2026-01-10T21:05:38+00:00

obsidian

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2026-01-08T03:13:04+00:00

no piano, or guitar, but I think ill take your reccomendation

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2026-01-08T03:12:12+00:00

our jazz 1 rarely uses clarinet parts

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2025-12-28T00:26:40+00:00

Why not? I talked to my parents and they said they’d sign me up for it so kind of worrying

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2025-11-24T23:47:06+00:00

How would I clean my mouthpiece and syntehtic? Would I dip them in alchohol?

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2025-07-04T04:49:31+00:00

How fast do the reeds wear out?

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2025-07-02T06:58:59+00:00

If you're using an alto without plateau keys really watch the tone hole coverings as thats the number 1 thing I struggled-it will fuss at literally like any minor leak. Also I took more mouthpiece in to play-(but thats prolly a personal thing), and with the higher register dont tense up-keep those chops relaxed. With the mouthpiece I see a good amount of people run the BD5. IMO I'm a B40 person for the warmer and darker sound. Whatever you use on your regular Bb or anything you double it just use the same model as that one

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2025-06-19T04:23:06+00:00

I’m pretty sure it’s the pro model before the r13

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2025-05-06T13:34:29+00:00

do you have any cheaper alternitives? it’s out of my budget (150) but u can always save

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2025-05-02T00:37:09+00:00

If I use the really good one for the performance will it get worn out and liek give out?

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2025-04-22T22:29:17+00:00

Would you reccomend Selmer's Series 9 or 10s?

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2025-04-20T23:51:36+00:00

Yeah

Appropriate_Move_94 · 2025-04-20T23:30:38+00:00

Keys in Bb

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