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Meyer New York Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece

Product Information

The Meyer New York 100th Anniversary mouthpiece honours the era that defined the modern jazz alto sound. Entirely handcrafted in-house at JJ Babbitt using proprietary hard rubber formulation, moulding, vulcanisation, and hand-finishing, it reflects the warmth, presence, and expressive flexibility that made classic New York Meyer designs so influential. Through direct partnership with Theo Wanne, JJ Babbitt's craftspeople have benefited from expanded training, elevated standards, and deeper refinement in execution — ensuring every mouthpiece is a faithfully realised Meyer while remaining fully handcrafted.

With its medium-large chamber and carefully balanced baffle design, the Meyer New York delivers a bold, resonant tone with a lively top end and clear articulation. The sound is full and present without feeling forced, offering both warmth and sparkle that feels distinctly vintage yet confidently modern. Players consistently describe it as having 'ease' — responding naturally to air and embouchure while providing enough focus to project when needed.

The Meyer New York works equally well in lyrical ballads, classic straight-ahead jazz, and contemporary settings where clarity and presence matter. It rewards nuance, supports dynamic range, and allows you to shape phrasing without fighting the mouthpiece. A performance to professional level instrument. Available in alto tip openings: 5M (.071), 6M (.076), 7M (.081), 8M (.086).

Key Features

• Entirely handcrafted in-house: Using proprietary rubber formulation and traditional techniques, refined through partnership with Theo Wanne for elevated standards.
• Bold, resonant tone: Full and present with a lively top end and warmth, delivering the classic New York alto character without sounding dated.
• Vintage heart, modern discipline: The sound and feel of classic Meyer New York designs, executed with contemporary precision and consistency.
• Ease and responsiveness: Natural response to air and embouchure makes it rewarding to play, supporting both subtle phrasing and dynamic projection.
• Versatile across jazz styles: Works equally in ballads, straight-ahead jazz, bebop, and contemporary settings — clarity and presence never feels forced.
• Performance to professional level: A mouthpiece for players ready to fully explore its character and expressive range.