I am a recent subscriber of Sirvalor Sax and enjoy all of the technical advice and tips shared on every video. Your Tone and Technical skills are truly incredible,especially your Altissimo range! Please keep sharing your gift and Technical Knowledge with us Sir.SirvalorSax...🎼🎶🎵🎷👍👌👊🙏

BEAUTIFUL sound!!! I have the alto version coming of this marble mouthpiece as my first pro piece to try to play on

Without a doubt some of the BEST sax videos on KZread man. 👍👍👍

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

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I just picked up a D7M and love it . It’s rich low , and shimmer high . IMHO . Thank you for your reviews !

It sounds amazing, the feel and the clarity of it.my kind of sound.

@Sirvalorsax

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

You have a very fresh style of playing....your sound is just about the best I have heard....and your altissimo is unbelievable, better than anyone I have heard......your name and history?... thanks for the very good videos.

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

I keep my name and my image on the down low because I don't own all the rights to my image. This is why I use the youtube handle Sirvalorsax. I anticipate that this will change within the next year and I'll update and release more info. Thanks for tuning in to my channel

Great review. I went out and bought one of these and I couldn't be happier with it. It has the feel I was looking for and sounds amazing on my p mauriat 66r

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to trying one of those horns also. I'll be sure to pair it with this mouthpiece when I get the chance.

@nickbesink2936

5 жыл бұрын

@@Sirvalorsax the otto link metal vintage series also sounds awesome on the 66r. I have the 66rDK (dark lacquer) specifically. Now I just gotta get one of those silverstein ligatures and I'll be set

For a 7 tip opening, yeah, those 3's are gonna be tough. I use 3 soft on a 6 tip.

Thanks for the review. Excellent work sir. I actually have the HR equivalent of this D'Addario, it does play with power but feels too closed for me. I think I am used to a more opened chamber mouthpieces. I may get an 8 opening to try. But It is a good mouthpiece

You have a beautiful sound man. Great demonstration!

@Sirvalorsax

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you kindly!

I purchased one D'Addario Sandstone Marble alto it is awesome. I love it and put my others (Beechler, Claude Lakey & Zinner) in a box in the closet.

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

I'm going to do some more playing with this mouthpiece in the near future

Love Vandoren 2.5 Tenor, Alto and Soprano Saxophone Reeds. I also play on the Vandoren V-16 Soprano and Alto mouthpiece and the Vandoren T6 Tenor Sax mouthpiece! This is where I get my tone and flavor from!🎷

@Sirvalorsax

4 жыл бұрын

Cool

Cool, thanks for the review. Those pieces are great!

@Sirvalorsax

4 жыл бұрын

😀

@Sirvalorsax

4 жыл бұрын

I haven't seen them on the D'Addario website anymore.

@Stephan-Kammerer

4 жыл бұрын

@@Sirvalorsax It's there www.daddario.com/search/?query=saxophone+mouthpieces

Hey, this is exactly my mouthpiece, but mine is all black. D7M. I like it because it is bright and projects better than my Otto Link metal Super Tone Master. The Otto Link is also very flat. I also tried a bunch suggested by Jody Jazz. They recommended several with a big step to a big chamber, but I found them hard to blow.

I have been a longtime saxophone player (15 years) and am mostly classical trained. I used Eugene Rousseau mouthpieces, Selmers, Berg-Larsen and Meyers. I walked in to my music store with my newly acquired Tenor and this mouthpiece blew me away. I had a generic 4C that came with my tenor so it was terrible. I tried out about 5 different mouthpieces at the store and this one by far was the best. I really wanted a meyer but for a jazz horn I would buy this mouthpiece again. I am very happy with it! I did not care or was concerned with the color. I don’t notice any difference between a solid black and the marble variant.

I love these mouthpieces I have a D7M Tenor and also a D5M alto I find them to be good players I like them with 2 medium filed Jazz select D'Addario reeds I also have a D6M Alto mouthpiece in plain ebonite I don't think you can find a better mouthpiece in this price range.

Really enjoy the work you do Sir. I always look forward to be further enlightened about playing the saxophone. Whats your view on the the jody jazz hr tenor mouthpieces? Can u possibly do a video on one those sometime?

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

I don't have access to one of the HR pieces at the moment but I do get a lot of requests for Jody Jazz pieces. There is a metal piece that I am curious about (Super Jet) so if I pick one up, I'll be sure to do a review on it.

@MARKLINMAN1

5 жыл бұрын

Sirvalorsax That Super Jet is the real deal! Can’t wait to see if you get one it is going to sound INSANE.

Nice vid - love your sound

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

I chose synthetic cork from my saxophone neck so I can put different mouthpieces and it fits quite well every time no matter if its metal or hard rubber mouthpiece

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

How flexible is the cork?

@ungatoenuntaller

5 жыл бұрын

@@Sirvalorsax I don't really know how can I mesure that, but It always Jack to his original size

Great sharing. I like your clips as always. Unlike the products from the JJ Babbitt, this mouthpiece was made with higher standard of quality. The D7M reminded me of its rivalry - the Vandoren V16. They claimed they were inspired the jazz sounds from the 50s. I quite like both them, but to me, they somehow showed similarities to each others. Indeed, they both referenced old legendary mouthpieces. The reed comparison in the episode, it is always the game of hit or miss. I'm neither a die hard fans of Vandoren nor the RSJ (or the rico family). They have advantages of their own. Inconsistencies are always found which gives us headache for mouthpieces-reed cross-matching routines. I hope that one day a mouthpiece-friendly Reed will be available instead of a Reed friendly mouthpiece.

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

I just bought some reed altering stuff and more reeds so I'll be posting some stuff on it soon.

Sir Valor Sax, i get it. Great stuff.

Like your posts a lot, thanks. You have a honest way of demonstrating a product bypassing the hype. Been using a Jody Jazz Giant with good results...like the HR but aluminum. Seems to project more but easy to subtone. Love your altissimo videos too. The horn in this video sounds great too. What model? Thanks again.

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

This is a Cannonball Vintage Reborn with dark amber lacquer. Thanks for tuning in to my channel

First tests had almost unbearable, unpleasantly ringing intonation at every first exhale. And not only in your tests; I have heard the same in other reviews of this mouthpiece, which deterred me from even trying it. But your test with a softer reed was the best sounding of all. I think D'Addario can still work on the chamber shape. In any case, thank you for the good review!

Nice, I've experimented with a 7M as well and agree on the reed strength. I've seen some players using this piece with select 3M which for me would be way too strong. I've had ok luck with v16 2 1/2, royal 2 1/2 or select 2H filed.

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

Maybe I'll try the 2H filed. I also picked up some ZZ Vandorens that I'll be trying soon. Thanks

best ligature to use with that piece is the aaron drake resin lig of his slant copys etc ,

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

I will look into it. Thank for the tip

@drivevibes6996

2 жыл бұрын

Have a link?

Ooh is this a new release? I want one but i wonder if there is that much of a difference vs the regular hr version.

You’re also right about them being much stiffer than their assigned number.

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

I have a Vandoren Reed resufacer now that I will try on these reeds

Great review. I am very interested in this piece. I am a metal link 7*, hoping that a 7* rubber will translate. As a note I feel the same way on the D'addario jazz select 3 soft like the sound hate the feel

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

Those reeds are really stiff. WOW!

So what exactly is that thing you always play?

Great videos Man!

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Hello 👋 awesome vid!👍I’ve been looking to get this mouthpiece and could not find a review anywhere and you happened to post this so Thank you. I really like that sound but I don’t this or the Otto link metal 6* is better. Which do you prefer? Btw I like pizza 🍕

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

I guess I like them both for different occasions. I'll do a side by side comparison of the Otto Links and the V16 Ebonite with this D7M

I am curious. Have you added this one to your mouthpiece lineup as shown in your mouthpiece video of 4 months ago?

Is this a cruise ship lounge ?

Great mouthpiece, a little less spread and more focused than the v16.

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Thanks for the video !! What's that background music ? 🤯🤯

They should make the marble with wider tips.

Stop the video at 1:54 and look at the corners where the tip rail meets the side rails: The right side is perfect, while the left side is uneven. There are some materials left in the corner, the tip rail is not completely finished.

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

The marble pattern is not the same from one side to the next which does make it difficult to see but the tip and the side rails are actually pretty even. I noticed no extra material.

Oh, and yes Amazon's price is for the Sandstone. Pretty good deal.

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

Sweet. I wish I had saved some money

Man you sound amazing on that piece. The Vandoren reeds did have a good bit more "life" to the sound in my opinion. I am playing a standard D7M right now on tenor and love it but was thinking about giving the marble one a try. Can you tell any real difference in feel or sound between the two?

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried the regular one but the rod rubber is softer than hard rubber. I can definitely feel the difference across the other hard rubber pieces that I have and it gives it a more traditional vintage sound.

@SaxmanUSMC

5 жыл бұрын

@@Sirvalorsax I picked one of these up from WWBW for alto and tenor two weeks ago. Definitely felt an immediate difference on tenor compared to my standard select jazz piece. Played a 5 hour Easter gig a couple days later and absolutely loved every minute on these pieces. Playing on Rigotti Gold 3 Strong reeds on alto and tenor and it's just brilliant. Glad I found your video on this piece!

4:57 lmaoooooooo

Hi, I just bought this mouthpiece(not the marble ou though, are there any differences apart from color?). BTW, which saxophone are you playing on this video?

@Sirvalorsax

4 жыл бұрын

This mouthpiece is rod (soft) rubber. The others are ebonite, or hard rubber.

Any thoughts on the 6M opening? I'm a hobby player, just getting back into playing after being away for decades....I'm between my Martin student level MP and my metal berg 110/M which used to kill during my gigging days but is now killing me and my embouchure...thanks.

@prestongascho6910

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve played on the 6M opening, and it’s given me nothing but love. I highly recommend and it won’t kill your lips if you’re a hobby player. Best of luck!

Quero uma dessa

beautiful sound at min 7:26 you are play six multi phonics . could you please send me de sequence with hands position on the keys .thank you so mutch

With this mouthpiece patch you use, teeth hooking strongly? I had Vandoren 0.08mm on my clarinet mouthpiece but I eventually don't use them because teeth sliding.. I also tried Yamaha 0.05mm but I felt the same so now I use a double 0.04mm vandorens but I wonder on which of the thick mouthpiece patches teeth hook better???

@Sirvalorsax

4 жыл бұрын

I've never had that issue. I use the Selmer Teeth and Mouthpiece saver pads. I haven't seen them online, only in actual music stores.

@MeccaVideoPro

Ай бұрын

@@Sirvalorsax they look like the old Runyon patches, which are long gone since Santy died and the business closed. ;( I keep trying different ones, and the annoying thing is some come off, lose the adhesive while I am playing, just yesterday on a gig. I have a couple mouthpieces that have had Runyon patches on them for YEARS.

Where did you purchase this piece brother? Happy New Year!

@Sirvalorsax

4 жыл бұрын

musiciansfriend.com

Can you do a video on the drake studio hr mouthpiece?

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

It will be very difficult for me to have access to this mouthpiece.

How does marble affect the tone compared to normal rubber or ebonite?

@Misanthrope1346

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not actually made of marble. That’s just the pattern for decoration. It’s made of hard rubber.

Nice tone. BTW are you gigging in a bordello? (just kidding, cruise ship?)

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

Yeh, a bordello!! LOL!

Dude, where do you film your videos? Is that you home?! P.S- if it is you sure made me practice more, because I'm gonna a proffesional!!

@Sirvalorsax

2 жыл бұрын

Technically yes because I lived at my job. It was on a cruise ship

7:28 How I must know

I waiting for mine to come, As I've never played Tenor before . What reed would you advise I try please ? O yer mine is a D7M-MB - MKS-D7M-MB

@Sirvalorsax

4 жыл бұрын

Reeds can be VERY personal. I like Vandoren Redbox 2.5 but I hear Rigotti's are really good too.

@ROY-COLLEY

4 жыл бұрын

@@Sirvalorsax Thanks I'll check them out cheers.

Vandoren reeds sounds much fatter and warmer. I have tried Rico jazz select and I personally can’t stand them. Sound and feel terrible to me.

@Edspillanemusic

4 жыл бұрын

Vandorens run on the thicker side wheras RJS are generally a little softer, the Java Green and ZZ in my experience are a half step thicker than the RJS on tenor, V16 even more so, but it really depends on your mouthpiece and its facing. It seems like Vandorens last longer for me and have a meatier tip which helps playing up top.

@davidharrismusician

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve found the exact opposite in my experience. Absolutely love the Select Jazz Unfiled reeds!

Did a direct comparison of standard vs Ltd edition.... NOT the same... Very different tone/flexibility... Spoke with tech from d'addario UK who suggested trying both... Dyes for Ebonite manufactuerd before machining so everyone different... But the Ltd version better for me... Good in all respects.. 🎷👍

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

The Marble is a soft rubber (rod rubber) and the other is a hard rubber (Ebonite)

@parker550

5 жыл бұрын

@@Sirvalorsax right that wasn't clear when the rep gave me them to try... However they Do have a different character re tone/flexibility when playing.. Same Reed same sax etc... But thanks for the reply I'm off to look at the packaging🎷👍🙄

what type of tenor you played in this video?

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

Cannonball Vintage Reborn with Dark Amber Lacquer

@amec4385

4 жыл бұрын

How about a review of Francois Louis tenor mp?

You sound like Ron Holloway on this mpc.

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

Look like or sound like?!?!? LOL!!!

@Osnosis

5 жыл бұрын

Haven’t seen Ron in 25 years, so definitely the latter😀

In my humble opinion, the Vandoren Reed sounded better... did you the traditional one?

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

???

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

I prefer the Redbox 2.5

Hi, have you tried a bamboo mouthpiece?

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

I didn't know they made a bamboo one. I will research it

@tinadownes3413

5 жыл бұрын

@@Sirvalorsax About a year ago a fella was making them and selling on Ebay, for about 250 Bucks. But he doesn't seem to exist anymore. Probably not enough call for them. The mouthpiece has no relation to bamboo saxophones that are available.

Whats the name of the thing you always play?

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

I haven't named it yet but it's a warm up thing that I do.

@gods._musician8847

5 жыл бұрын

Sirvalorsax I wanna learn it because i would skip to it in some of your vids just to listen to it. But i struggle with transcribing🙄

How is this mouthpiece vs say the Selmer C*

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

The C* is the "go to" classical sax mouthpiece while this is a vintage jazz style piece. I played a C* all through college. I personally would never substitute one for the other on the same gig because they are intended for two different things

are you in a recording studio ??

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

LOL!! no I'm not

Man this guy's bad! I would love to take lessons from you

@Sirvalorsax

5 жыл бұрын

LOL! Thanks!

beautiful sound at min 7:31 you are play six multi phonics . could you please send me de sequence with hands position on the keys . thank so mutch