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Jan 16, 2023
Simply amazing mouthpiece and so versatile!
First: with the logo on the side, this mouthpiece LOOKS good! Second: I paired this with a Vandoren Optimum ligature and Vandoren Java Green 2 1/2 reeds, and wow!
The projection from this mouthpiece is absolutely amazing yet easily controlled with no ill effects on intonation, and transitioning from screaming loud to whisper quiet is almost effortless! Altissimo has never been easier! You can seamlessly move from a featured bright projected solo to blending in perfectly with an ensemble. The brighter tone I need is perfect with the java green reeds, but I tried pairing it with java red reeds I was able to obtain a more mellow, darker tone reminiscent of 1960's style jazz.
It certainly is very versatile, and I suspect that can easily be explored further if paired with the Jody Jazz Power Ring ligature. The horn I'm using is a Yamaha Z and so the metal resonators on the pads of that sax accentuate even more the brightness and projection when required. This mouthpiece proves you do NOT need to pay an arm and a leg for a metal mouthpiece to get a quality mouthpiece that is at home in so many genres of modern music, smooth jazz, jazz rock, rock, pop.
Oct 13, 2021
For the price, it really cannot be beaten!
Basically an automatic machine that allows you to select pre programmed shots for Espresso, Cappuccino and latte; if not enough coffee is dispensed for the size of the cup being used you just hold down the Espresso, cappuccino or latte button until the cup has reached the desired amount you want in the cup. The fact that the separate mild container is removeable is a nice touch as you can refrigerate what is left in the milk reservoir.
On the negative side, there is no easy means of cleaning the frothing tube. While the metal sleeve is easily removed with a twist and a pull, the actual spout is not removable, and therefore the whole milk reservoir needs to be washed every other time it is used for frothing; not an easy task as the walls of the milk reservoir are rounded.
Having said all that, for the price point, this unit cannot be beaten and I have seen several fully automatic machines costing over $1000 that do NOT produce the quality results that this little unit does! If you don't want to deal with the learning process of using a traditional cappuccino machine and learning how to froth by trial and error, this is the best way to go, and if you are thinking of making cappuccino & lattes for the first time, this will make the whole process easier!
Jan 15, 2023
Excellent and better than any "student" sax!!
This "student" sax EASILY holds it's own against "professional"saxes (& I've played a few in over 30 years!). Tuning & intonation is superb; key work is flawless and fluid; no rattle or excessive key noise when played; pair this with a better mouthpiece and the right reed selection for the type of music you play and you will be shocked that this is not a $3000+ saxophone!