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E. Rousseau New Classic Alto Saxophone MouthpieceThe E. Rousseau New Classic alto mouthpiece features an enhanced choice of facings to meet the demands of virtually any alto player. Features include a redesigned chamber with a unique baffle and sidewalls to provide an even more centered tone, a fresh tip rail for a more precise reed fit, and a longer shape for a more secure fit and easier tuning.Eugene Rousseau, active throughout the world as a soloist, has transformed the demands of today's performer into precision performance tools. All E. Rousseau mouthpieces meet the following rigid standards: (1) a unique, practical design that balances the baffle, sidewalls, and facing; (2) use of the finest quality hard rubber and metal; (3) thorough and exhaustive testing; and (4) careful inspection of each mouthpiece prior to shipping.
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I read other reviews on how the low notes were easier on this piece than the S-80, but that wasn't my experience. It does play a little louder than the Selmer. Another concern was none of my ligatures fit this mouthpiece correctly. They were too small as this piece is really thick. There are better mouthpieces out there, like the Brilhart, that are cheaper.
NC4 is a great mouthpiece. Much easier to play quietly than with a C* S80. More back pressure at high volumes due to smaller tip opening, but a small price to pay for a darker sound (fewer high overtones) more appropriate for classical playing. Easier to use stiffer reeds than with a C*. Big improvement over the original R Series Rousseau mouthpiece. Also compared to Selmer Larry Teal model and a few Vandoren pieces, and prefer the NC4.
I tested this alto sax mp (NC5) side by side with a Vandoren Optimum and a metal mp similar to the Otto Link. Both of the HR pieces used a Rovner lig and 2.5 reed. The metal mp had great projection and volume. Certainly the loudest and edgiest of the three. The Rousseau was more mellow and easier to play, and still had decent volume. The Vandoren was in between the two - quite loud and edgy for a HR mp. For orchestra work, the Rousseau will blend nicely, and for mellow solo (not rock or jazz) work it would also do a fine job. The Vandoren would be better for rock/jazz music, and a good choice if a metal mp was just too much volume/edge.
I have tried numerous mouthpieces, from the Selmer C* (both s80 and s90 facings) to Morgan?s, and I have found that none give the tone quality and response that the Rousseau NC4 gives. It is truly and exceptional mouthpiece, and something worth looking at, especially if you aren't pleased with the C* line of mouthpieces as I was. Not only do I find this to be true, but a good portion of my Saxophone Studios prefers the Rousseau line of mouthpieces over the Selmer's.
I used to play on an older model Rousseau mouthpiece on alto, and I couldn't help but get a stuffy sound with many response problems. I thought it was because I'm a tenor player - which may have been part of the problem - but then my teacher loaned me her Rousseau New Classic. This mouthpiece changed my sound from a brittle, airy tone to a strong, full one. It also freed up the altissimo register. If you want to play classical music, this is the mouthpiece you want.
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