The mouthpiece has arrived. I’m surprised how fun it is to play. I was skeptical about the tip opening but you were right. It is what I expected: Easy response. Dark, round sound. Good intonation, focused tone, good dynamic control, … Read More
Very good news from France ! Your soprano mouthpiece is arrived at home. First : it’s very comfortable to play. The sound is very near what I wanted. You’re a real sorcerer, man ! The sound is strong and precise … Read More
It is without doubt the most free blowing and subtle mouthpiece I have ever used on this sax. I put my bell mic on and listened through headphones to what was coming out and was really impressed. I can blow … Read More
We’re launching a special You Tube channel devoted to all things soprano, and that means detailed information about : Reeds Horns Practice Mouthpieces Tone Tips Solutions for issues we all encounter Check out the introductory video.
Thank you very much for this mouthpiece! It makes practicing that much more enjoyable. I like the reed as well.
Joe, it’s wonderful. Just played it for 30 minutes. It has exactly this airy timbre in the sound I was looking for and supports the sonic qualities of my R & C soprano a lot. A full body, with … Read More
I spent the past days making up my mind and experimenting with various pieces of kit. My personal soprano-setup is now going to be a Yani SWO20 (what a charm!) with your Missing Link and my favourite Marca American Vintage … Read More
I received and tested the Missing Link today. It was over my thought. So great!! Responses are even and quick in all ranges. Well balanced tone. Nice feeling to manage intonation. I have never been able to play soprano like this. … Read More
I received the piece in a timely manner . Immediately tried it out and good grief…it’s just what I want and need. I’m currently gigging on it while being unable to put it down during my practice sessions – playing … Read More
One of the real voices on soprano saxophone, Zoot Sims is perhaps the most swinging saxophonist ever. His soprano sound is rich and full of life. The stories about him playing endless sessions with not a sign of fatigue or … Read More
A fantastic, swinging, straight-ahead soprano solo from Steve Lacy at age 24. The great Gil Evans selected Steve to play lead on this award winning album from 1957. The solo is amazing for its rhythmic sophistication and pure beauty, and … Read More
Steve Lacy : JUST ONE OF THOSE THINGS
I’ve been asked so often about giving lessons on playing soprano, and each time I’ve declined. There are a lot of reasons, but perhaps the most important is that I have never thought that there is one way to play … Read More
Joe thank you so much for this mouthpiece, made a world of difference for being able to access all the notes over the whole horn, smooth as silk which is also the warm voice like tone, makes playing the horn … Read More
This flute was made on April 10, 1952, in the “Golden Era” of Haynes flute making. According to Haynes themselves, the insurance replacement value on this flute is more than three times the price. Beautifully made and cared for, this … Read More
I have found the mouthpiece you crafted to be excellent. I have been playing on the soprano almost exclusively since I got your mouthpiece, the Open Sky 2. It’s that good. First, It is very reed-friendly. Nearly every reed I put … Read More
I’ve had a bit more time to play with the Missing Link, and I just wanted to tell you how much I love it. It is so much easier to play than other soprano mouthpieces and has really helped me … Read More
Eddie Xiques was always a first-call saxophonist in NYC and beyond. His long tenure with Thad Jones/ Mel Lewis Band, his playing with 10 Wheel Drive, Liza Minelli, McCoy Tyner, Frank Sinatra and pretty much everybody else, meant that he … Read More
I got my horn back and I’ve been playing the missing link for 4 days now. It’s great. At the very first I realized I was trying to blow too hard. Then I started to get what the dynamic resistance … Read More