I had seven altos in my closet until I returned an early '60's MKVI to my adult son (I had given it to him, then was keeping it for him while he went through a nasty divorce a few years ago).
Now, I've settled on my '32 Cigar Cutter using a Meyer 6S-Medium Chamber and soft reeds (like Java 1 1/2 or 2). I also use a standard Rovner lig on it because that smooths out the whole set-up and gives me better response, especially at D2.
I like the old-tyme sound and the singing quality I get from the soft reeds. I also carry along a Don Sinta mouthpiece (acquired from Ed - thanks again for that one) if more volume is needed, although a reed change will also do the same thing for me on the Meyer. DAVE
Now, I've settled on my '32 Cigar Cutter using a Meyer 6S-Medium Chamber and soft reeds (like Java 1 1/2 or 2). I also use a standard Rovner lig on it because that smooths out the whole set-up and gives me better response, especially at D2.
I like the old-tyme sound and the singing quality I get from the soft reeds. I also carry along a Don Sinta mouthpiece (acquired from Ed - thanks again for that one) if more volume is needed, although a reed change will also do the same thing for me on the Meyer. DAVE