Ponzol ‘Custom – 85’ Alto, (WWS Reface) – 0.087″ (Archived)

 Ponzol Custom 85 Alto Mouthpiece, Delrin

This listing is for a brand like-new mouthpiece with factory packaging as seen. I find that this felt like a supercharger engine; it likes to hit the gas and go. It has cut and power, but also some depth as descripted by Peter Ponzol himself. I also find the altimissmo very easy on this one now after the reface.

I acquired this on trade and understood why the owner didn't love it (factory finish work was missed: unlevel table, crooked curve start and elongated, and poor tip seal). It is extremely improved and I tried to leave 60% of the original curve design, and 100% of the baffle design. It sits at a 0.087" tip size now.

*I thought about stashing this one in my collection...

 BRIGHT AND POWERFUL - EASY ALTISSIMO

Current description via PonzolMouthpieces.com:

Peter Ponzol Custom Model Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece.  Precision machined from Delrin and hand-faced.  These are bright and powerful mouthpieces with complexity and depth in the tone. 

The size of this mouthpiece is unique.  The body size of this mouthpiece is the same as many metal mouthpieces, so it feels smaller in the mouth than a typical rubber or synthetic mouthpiece.  It physically feels like a metal mouthpiece in the mouth but has the vibrational and physical temperature qualities of a rubber mouthpiece. 

Tip opening measures .085.  Includes a Rovner ligature and cap.  Made in the USA.

Delrin is a high-tech synthetic material that has similar acoustic properties as hard rubber.  Delrin is more durable and machines more precisely than rubber.  It is more stable and will not warp or change color over time.  Because of its durability, it will wear more slowly than rubber.  It is a food-grade material and is safe to use.  If you like the vibration and feel of a rubber mouthpiece, then this is one to try.  It will have a bit more warmth to the sound than the Stainless Steel Model.

Item:WWS2.1ST2.7ST5.09262.2-C60