I've got the itch to expand my mouthpiece collection and would like some opinions.
I play on a Yamaha 321, so small shank only. Here's where I'm at with regard to mouthpieces:
The Denis Wick SM4B is my current favorite. Pros: better tone than the 51D when playing pp, the air seems to flow easily & smoothly. Cons: clean articulations and the high range are a little more difficult, maybe too bright.
Yamaha 51D. Pros: clean/easy articulations, high range is easier, great tone when playing mf or louder. Cons: the tone when playing pp is too dark, lacks color, ...
Is there a mouthpiece similar to the SM4B that has a sharper inner edge? Will a sharper inner edge make articulations cleaner/easier? What is the difference between the SM4B and 4AY or Yamaha 52? What other similar small shank mouthpieces are available?
Regards,
Bob