I'm always impressed by your skilled articulation both in your playing and your product comparisons. I would very much appreciated it if you could make a video that shows your method of tonguing and fingering that produces your beautiful tone and articulation
I have all three Ricos and I think they are superb for the money. They also respond well to changing embouchure or reed. It also easy to control the brightness by rolling more lower lip over your teeth.
Would you do a comparison between the Yamaha 5C and the Yamaha Custom 5CM? Both are reasonably priced but I haven't heard anyone talk about the Custom.
The Rico has the largest tip opening and the 7M means Metal-lite which has a slight wedge high baffle. A link 7 is .100" tip, with a 7* measuring .105". I play a hard rubber Otto Link Slant signature 8, Tone Edge Which is .110" tip opening.
Giardinelli is a brand name like General Motors... they have their name on every thing regarding music instruments...this mouthpiece could very well be made by Yamaha, or Yanagisawa. Those companies put out the best stock mouthpieces period.
I liked the Giardinelli the best, the Yamaha the least, though all sounded good. Man, I'm pleased that at the end of the vid that you agree. The G had just this great jazz sound. Say, where did you get that 'timmy' piece?
Dear Sirvalorsax, Greetings to you. I bought a used tenor saxophone, and it came with a black plastic mouthpiece and a ligature with one of those awesome big metal screws that tightens and loosens a small metal plate to hold down the reed. Unfortunately, the screw (and area within its chamber) had so much sludge it was frozen, and a previous owner simply jammed the ligature on and off the mouthpiece which was apparent due to the condition of the mouthpiece. I got the ligature working again, and the mouthpiece cleaned up...but the most curious thing. The ligature abuse created a slight burr edge to the left and the right of the table on the mouthpiece. It would be like placing a narrow strip of tape to the left and right of the table, so to speak, and give it a raised reed surface, if ever so slight. I'm very new to the tenor, so I'm getting squeaks due to my adjustment in learning this instrument (and I might have some pad leaks), but is this ever slight gap between the reed and table a good thing or bad? I'm not sure if anything is greatly apparent due to the ligature which presses down the reed, of course. How would I know if this is good or bad, as it seems the entire purpose is to make the reed vibrate. I'm not sure if this is bad? Or is it? Should I take those two edges off carefully with a tiny file? The table is in great shape. It is very odd to have this situation, I believe. Also, I am so glad to see this video. I too love the sound of your Giardinelli. That was very beautiful hearing you play that and the others. Thank you for your time. God bless you in Jesus' Name.
When we measure mouthpieces we are dealing with an accuracy of thousandths of an inch or hundredths of a millimeter so YEH, It can have a huge effect on the response of the sax. There are some really good inexpensive mouthpieces out there especially from Rico. The Giardinelli is one of my favorites. These mouthpieces are super cheap and VERY good for the price. Almost none of them come with a ligature but the Giardinelli can be bought with one for a little bit more money. Here are some of the reviews I've done. Good Luck Giardinelli: ruclips.net/video/7_WgfwHgogo/видео.html Yamaha 5C: ruclips.net/video/qrsetDqQUak/видео.html Yamaha 4C: ruclips.net/video/iDad93tb04o/видео.html Rico M5: ruclips.net/video/JW2a2x5i2is/видео.html Rico Graftonite C7: ruclips.net/video/FTvC4Y1r2RA/видео.html
@@Sirvalorsax THANK YOU SO VERY, VERY, Much for your reply, help, information, and everything! Upon reading your message, I ordered the Giardinelli. Your other video links above are very awesome, but I want to start with that one first. I have been watching a lot of videos on repair, replacing pads, etc., and I was curious as to what my mouthpiece was playing (the one abused by ligature) as it went all the way to the end of the very used cork that was also wrapped with some kind of white tape? of some kind. On my tuner it said a very sharp B but it did not register as a plain "C". I wanted to get the mouthpiece soon then--as I will be replacing the cork and will want that to sit properly in tune for the Bb instrument, and you had mentioned that it might be larger (as to where it sits on the cork). I want to make the cork the right thickness if I can. I have replaced a cork on a clarinet, so I know and have great instructions for doing this as well. I was told this instrument was checked and played well. But wait...I had discovered a metal mouthpiece cap, with a hole on the top dome part, stuck inside the body inches below the top. Grin. I admit seeing this with a flashlight from the top of the saxophone body, I really did not know what that was. I had to ask if this was something unique to a tenor saxophone when I first saw it...is that not hilarious? There was also another issue, which was probably the worst, requiring soldering. Considering the situation, I am still happy with this instrument and very grateful for it. Thanks again--so much for everything. I cannot wait to get this mouthpiece. P.S. One of my dreams is to develop good lung power/endurance to play a type of music I dream of doing on this instrument. Too embarrassed to say publicly what it is, but I'll let you know later if I have any success in achieving that sound. God bless you in Jesus' Name.
Greetings to you...Just a followup....I discovered one reason why ordering saxophone pads (sets) online and replacing old ones can be so difficult...it is because a set purchased might not at all fit what the owner's instrument requires. We decided to proceed carefully and chose to replace three top pads, that is the three top left hand palm key pads, as one was torn, likely due to some acid flux leak over time at the tone hole soldered area. One of these three key pads was slightly larger, and I had to take a size larger than that to then open up that new leather pad, draw a cutting line on the inner rim of back card-paper on top of foam, cut away the inner core slightly--that is, the outer rim of the inner foam circle as well as the card-paper attached to it, scrape away some of the leather thickness (the rough side of the leather) which folds over on the backside (or it will be too thick), re-glue it, and it did work...but I never did anything like that before so I was glad it worked fine. I think the other pads on this saxophone can wait...grin. And as a matter of fact, I think they can. Since I can see the pad sizes vary, the "replace a saxophone pad when necessary" is the way to go for me. I think I discovered, possibly, the number one reason why it is hard to do this for someone who does not repair saxophones regularly...it is having the right pad sizes. By the way, the Giardinelli mouthpiece is on the way, and I believe it will be here any day now. I greatly look forward toward it. Thanks again for demonstrating it. I hope you have a great evening. Thanks for everything.
Thanks! That's just the review I was hoping for. I think that the G mpc is (looks) VERY similar to the Bari Esprit, not sure, but looks the same inside and out. I have the Bari, and it was my first and only tenor mpc. During lockdown I've made a previously unplayable, junk mpc came with the cheap sax I've got playable, and now it's super easy to play and has an interesting sound. I'd love to get my hands on that G mpc. Any chance you could send one here to Spain? Haven't seen anywhere willing to do so or in stock. Does it really cost 20$ to send a mpc to Europe? Btw the Bari Esprit is btwn 18-30€ with a sweeeeet cap and nickel lig. Plays really nicely, but only in one size and some notes sound stuffy (low and middle D-Bb with T) on my cheap horn.
@@Sirvalorsax, so far, I love it. It says it came with Mark VI key-work. There's no fight in it against me. Everything seals nicely and is easily accessible. The thumb hook, which does change angles, seems like it's going to take some getting used to. Otherwise, my issue is dialing in my embouchure. The saxophone sounds so smooth!
I use the same reed as you(Red box 2.5), with the metalite M7, but my subtone is really hard to play as compared to my JodyJazz HR * 6*, does anyone have a clue why? Do i just need to get used to it?
Pikas I play on a Rico metalite for bari, and it was buzzy and difficult at first, but I got used to it after a while and now I love it!! $35 Rico m7 👌
The only one I have personal experience with it the Yamaha 5C. It was probably the worst mouthpiece I ever played. The sound was so stuffy that I thought something was wrong with the sax. I had a local pro / repair tech play my sax with his setup and it sounded really nice. When he tried the 5C he sounded stuffy as well. After hearing so many positive statements about the 5C I was very disappointed. In your review I preferred the Rico and the Giardinelli.
Sirvalorsax I’ve actually been looking for a comparison between the two of the Rico Metalite and Gradtonite. If you could make that into a video I’d be so thankful
Good point. I believe they are safe because it's really easy to research plastic and how it's used. I do wish that all plastic sax mouthpieces had the same toxicity code that you find on food bottles, cups, containers ect... Check your ketchup bottle or a fast food drink cup and you'll see a triangle code on the lid or on the bottom. These are easily researchable features that I hope will carry over to our field.
Sirvalor is the guy who pushed me over the brink to be able to play altissimo. I love your tone Sirvalor.
Thanks
I'm always impressed by your skilled articulation both in your playing and your product comparisons. I would very much appreciated it if you could make a video that shows your method of tonguing and fingering that produces your beautiful tone and articulation
I'm getting more requests for that. That is on my to do list video
I have all three Ricos and I think they are superb for the money. They also respond well to changing embouchure or reed. It also easy to control the brightness by rolling more lower lip over your teeth.
Great break down and comparison.
Thanks
Thank you for the good review brother! From what I've heard in this video I'm on the same page - Giardinelli is a good and bright mouthpiece!
Would you do a comparison between the Yamaha 5C and the Yamaha Custom 5CM? Both are reasonably priced but I haven't heard anyone talk about the Custom.
The Rico has the largest tip opening and the 7M means Metal-lite which has a slight wedge high baffle. A link 7 is .100" tip, with a 7* measuring .105".
I play a hard rubber Otto Link Slant signature 8, Tone Edge
Which is .110" tip opening.
Giardinelli is a brand name like General Motors... they have their name on every thing regarding music instruments...this mouthpiece could very well be made by Yamaha, or Yanagisawa.
Those companies put out the best stock mouthpieces period.
You should review the new Dickerson Resonator Ligature on Reverb & ebaky - it's a game changer
I liked the Giardinelli the best, the Yamaha the least, though all sounded good.
Man, I'm pleased that at the end of the vid that you agree. The G had just this great jazz sound.
Say, where did you get that 'timmy' piece?
Did you try the foen tenor mouthpiece ? Amazing one…
I love the M 7
Dear Sirvalorsax, Greetings to you. I bought a used tenor saxophone, and it came with a black plastic mouthpiece and a ligature with one of those awesome big metal screws that tightens and loosens a small metal plate to hold down the reed. Unfortunately, the screw (and area within its chamber) had so much sludge it was frozen, and a previous owner simply jammed the ligature on and off the mouthpiece which was apparent due to the condition of the mouthpiece. I got the ligature working again, and the mouthpiece cleaned up...but the most curious thing. The ligature abuse created a slight burr edge to the left and the right of the table on the mouthpiece. It would be like placing a narrow strip of tape to the left and right of the table, so to speak, and give it a raised reed surface, if ever so slight. I'm very new to the tenor, so I'm getting squeaks due to my adjustment in learning this instrument (and I might have some pad leaks), but is this ever slight gap between the reed and table a good thing or bad? I'm not sure if anything is greatly apparent due to the ligature which presses down the reed, of course. How would I know if this is good or bad, as it seems the entire purpose is to make the reed vibrate. I'm not sure if this is bad? Or is it? Should I take those two edges off carefully with a tiny file? The table is in great shape. It is very odd to have this situation, I believe. Also, I am so glad to see this video. I too love the sound of your Giardinelli. That was very beautiful hearing you play that and the others. Thank you for your time. God bless you in Jesus' Name.
When we measure mouthpieces we are dealing with an accuracy of thousandths of an inch or hundredths of a millimeter so YEH, It can have a huge effect on the response of the sax. There are some really good inexpensive mouthpieces out there especially from Rico. The Giardinelli is one of my favorites. These mouthpieces are super cheap and VERY good for the price. Almost none of them come with a ligature but the Giardinelli can be bought with one for a little bit more money. Here are some of the reviews I've done. Good Luck
Giardinelli: ruclips.net/video/7_WgfwHgogo/видео.html
Yamaha 5C: ruclips.net/video/qrsetDqQUak/видео.html
Yamaha 4C: ruclips.net/video/iDad93tb04o/видео.html
Rico M5: ruclips.net/video/JW2a2x5i2is/видео.html
Rico Graftonite C7: ruclips.net/video/FTvC4Y1r2RA/видео.html
@@Sirvalorsax THANK YOU SO VERY, VERY, Much for your reply, help, information, and everything! Upon reading your message, I ordered the Giardinelli. Your other video links above are very awesome, but I want to start with that one first. I have been watching a lot of videos on repair, replacing pads, etc., and I was curious as to what my mouthpiece was playing (the one abused by ligature) as it went all the way to the end of the very used cork that was also wrapped with some kind of white tape? of some kind. On my tuner it said a very sharp B but it did not register as a plain "C". I wanted to get the mouthpiece soon then--as I will be replacing the cork and will want that to sit properly in tune for the Bb instrument, and you had mentioned that it might be larger (as to where it sits on the cork). I want to make the cork the right thickness if I can. I have replaced a cork on a clarinet, so I know and have great instructions for doing this as well. I was told this instrument was checked and played well. But wait...I had discovered a metal mouthpiece cap, with a hole on the top dome part, stuck inside the body inches below the top. Grin. I admit seeing this with a flashlight from the top of the saxophone body, I really did not know what that was. I had to ask if this was something unique to a tenor saxophone when I first saw it...is that not hilarious? There was also another issue, which was probably the worst, requiring soldering. Considering the situation, I am still happy with this instrument and very grateful for it. Thanks again--so much for everything. I cannot wait to get this mouthpiece. P.S. One of my dreams is to develop good lung power/endurance to play a type of music I dream of doing on this instrument. Too embarrassed to say publicly what it is, but I'll let you know later if I have any success in achieving that sound. God bless you in Jesus' Name.
Greetings to you...Just a followup....I discovered one reason why ordering saxophone pads (sets) online and replacing old ones can be so difficult...it is because a set purchased might not at all fit what the owner's instrument requires. We decided to proceed carefully and chose to replace three top pads, that is the three top left hand palm key pads, as one was torn, likely due to some acid flux leak over time at the tone hole soldered area. One of these three key pads was slightly larger, and I had to take a size larger than that to then open up that new leather pad, draw a cutting line on the inner rim of back card-paper on top of foam, cut away the inner core slightly--that is, the outer rim of the inner foam circle as well as the card-paper attached to it, scrape away some of the leather thickness (the rough side of the leather) which folds over on the backside (or it will be too thick), re-glue it, and it did work...but I never did anything like that before so I was glad it worked fine. I think the other pads on this saxophone can wait...grin. And as a matter of fact, I think they can. Since I can see the pad sizes vary, the "replace a saxophone pad when necessary" is the way to go for me. I think I discovered, possibly, the number one reason why it is hard to do this for someone who does not repair saxophones regularly...it is having the right pad sizes. By the way, the Giardinelli mouthpiece is on the way, and I believe it will be here any day now. I greatly look forward toward it. Thanks again for demonstrating it. I hope you have a great evening. Thanks for everything.
Really gave each MP a complete "best" treatment. I'm not sure i see that approach everywhere.
Great as always. Maybe one time you make a review on Kanee mouthpiece
Thanks! That's just the review I was hoping for. I think that the G mpc is (looks) VERY similar to the Bari Esprit, not sure, but looks the same inside and out. I have the Bari, and it was my first and only tenor mpc. During lockdown I've made a previously unplayable, junk mpc came with the cheap sax I've got playable, and now it's super easy to play and has an interesting sound.
I'd love to get my hands on that G mpc. Any chance you could send one here to Spain? Haven't seen anywhere willing to do so or in stock. Does it really cost 20$ to send a mpc to Europe?
Btw the Bari Esprit is btwn 18-30€ with a sweeeeet cap and nickel lig. Plays really nicely, but only in one size and some notes sound stuffy (low and middle D-Bb with T) on my cheap horn.
My new Trevor James Signature Custom Raw XS tenor just arrived today. I'm stoked!
Do you think you'd ever review the tenor Caravan mouthpiece?
Nice, let me know how it plays. I haven't heard of that mouthpiece. I'll look into it
@@Sirvalorsax, so far, I love it. It says it came with Mark VI key-work. There's no fight in it against me. Everything seals nicely and is easily accessible. The thumb hook, which does change angles, seems like it's going to take some getting used to. Otherwise, my issue is dialing in my embouchure. The saxophone sounds so smooth!
I use the same reed as you(Red box 2.5), with the metalite M7, but my subtone is really hard to play as compared to my JodyJazz HR * 6*, does anyone have a clue why? Do i just need to get used to it?
Pikas I play on a Rico metalite for bari, and it was buzzy and difficult at first, but I got used to it after a while and now I love it!! $35 Rico m7 👌
The only one I have personal experience with it the Yamaha 5C. It was probably the worst mouthpiece I ever played. The sound was so stuffy that I thought something was wrong with the sax. I had a local pro / repair tech play my sax with his setup and it sounded really nice. When he tried the 5C he sounded stuffy as well. After hearing so many positive statements about the 5C I was very disappointed. In your review I preferred the Rico and the Giardinelli.
If that's only on the one mouthpiece, I'm guessing you just got a bad one
The Yamaha 5c has a tiny tip opening, for a beginner. You need real mouthpiece, for tenor , a hard rubber Meyer 7 or 8
Or a Otto Link 7 or 7*
You should review the Rico graftonite!
I have a Bari sax review on it
@@Sirvalorsax what about for tenor tho, I'm looking to get one for the tenor
@@Professor_WAAHH I haven't tried the tenor one. I think I'll put one in my cart pretty soon...
Sirvalorsax I’ve actually been looking for a comparison between the two of the Rico Metalite and Gradtonite. If you could make that into a video I’d be so thankful
Good review - See ya !!!
😄
Hey Valor, I know this is an inconvenient way of communication, but would you happen to know a functional alto sax altissimo Eb and E fingering?
i like the lava lamp mtpc best
Unfortunately Amazon don't send in Italy Giardinelli Mouthpieces
Ciao sono di Milano...se ti può interessare ho la possibilità di avere giardinelli mouthpiece
How comparable is the Yamaha 5c to a Selmer Soloist.
The Selmer is really the standard classical sound but I find the Yamahas to just be a lot easier to play
@@Sirvalorsax Thanks
You made a video a little while back about toxic mouthpieces. Do you think any of these are unsafe with how cheap they are?
Good point. I believe they are safe because it's really easy to research plastic and how it's used. I do wish that all plastic sax mouthpieces had the same toxicity code that you find on food bottles, cups, containers ect... Check your ketchup bottle or a fast food drink cup and you'll see a triangle code on the lid or on the bottom. These are easily researchable features that I hope will carry over to our field.
Than you again Sirvalosax!
What hardrubber mp could give the same feeling as Giadinelli mp in this 70-75 tip range?
$30 USD is $38.60 AUD, yet the cheapest mouthpieces start at $59aud, which is the Yamaha altos. :(
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