Meyer mouthpiece

The current mouthpiece I'm using, a Yamaha 4C, is regarded as one of the best pieces any eager student learning saxophone should start with. Reason being (despite its plastic made material) is that Yamaha has done a fine job mass producing to accurate consistencies an easy blowing mouthpiece at an affordable price (mine was rm100 because the old one broke).

Of course a plastic mouthpiece can only do so much, and in order to 'up the ante' on your practice, its recommended to change to an ebonite (a very hard rubber material. do a search on wikipedia) piece to give a warmer, fuller sound. Some research work is needed (and possibly play testing them yourselves, if possible) on the best choice you can afford. Normally this will be on forum feedbacks, product reviews, your choice of tip opening, facing size, baffle, etc.

Several named and established companies are Vandoren, Otto Link, Meyer, Jody Jazz, Morgan, Berg Larsen, and others, who make a wide range of pieces for you to go cuckoo over what's best for you. I was initially treading on a Vandoren V5 or a V16 (~USD100) range, but then found out a Meyer (~USD80) piece was better value for money. Although it does depend on what you're looking for in the type of sound you're after, as you progress in your practice and ability.

I've placed an order online at http://www.wwbw.com/ and will be waiting for the shipment to arrive (free postage since its hand carried by my good friend, otherwise postage will be another USD30).