What does refacing a mouthpiece do?
What does refacing a mouthpiece do?
What Is Mouthpiece Refacing? This can include flattening the mouthpiece table, precision application of a well-designed and efficient facing curve, tip opening changes, and very fine hand finish work.
How do you fix a discolored mouthpiece?
The best trick I know is to take a very small amount of olive oil, apply it to the piece and then whipe it down. This is only a cosmetic fix as it will need to be repeated if the piece if washed with soap and water.
How much does a SYOS mouthpiece cost?
The other great thing about the SYOS saxophone mouthpieces is the price point. As of today, the signature model sax mouthpieces are at about 185 USD, which in my mind is a great price for a sax mouthpiece that plays this well.
Why is my mouthpiece green?
Why did my mouthpiece turn greenish brown? Ebonite mouthpieces can oxidize. Most often this occurs because of excessive exposure to sunlight and/or hot water. To help prevent this, we recommend washing mouthpieces with room temperature water and a mild soap, or a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl rubbing alcohol and water.
Why is my mouthpiece Brown?
Too much exposure to light or heat can cause this. It happens more with some pieces than others — what is going on is that ebonite is naural latex rubber and sulphur cured under high temperature and pressure so that the sulphur and latex crosslink together and harden.
How much does it cost to reface a mouthpiece?
Our refacing fee is $210 per mouthpiece plus S&H. All other special services, such as repairs and beak replacements, will be billed on an hourly basis of $210 per hour.
Are SYOS mouthpieces any good?
Despite my initial complaints about the SYOS sax mouthpieces… After giving them another shot, I have to say they are very good and at least some of the hype around them is warranted. It’s exciting to have so many different possible designs at your fingertips.
What saxophone does Chad lb use?
Alto: I play on a Selmer mark VI 90,XXX. Soprano: I play on a professional model Yanagisawa saxophone.
How long does a mouthpiece last?
In general, mouthpieces DO wear down over time due to the normal wear and tear that it is subject to during performance, as well as breakdown from saliva. Even the reed vibration alone is enough to, over time, physically change a mouthpiece. On average, regular players seem to notice these changes after 2-3 years.
