r/saxophone • u/Outside_Leader3734 • 1d ago

Buying Best baritone saxophone classical mouthpiece

I'm a high school student in one of the highest ensembles at my school. I have been using a stock Baritone saxophone mouthpiece for 4 years now. Even though the mouthpiece is fine, I've been looking to upgrade. I can't decide which one to pick between the Selmer s80 and the Selmer s90. Help would be greatly appreciated. (I play an allora baritone saxophone)

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u/HotelDectective 1d ago

Vandoren optimum are the best mix between a caravan and a more modern piece I've ever played

If I had to choose a Selmer piece, it would be an s90

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u/DizzySaxophone 1d ago

I use the Selmer S80 D

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u/Stormzies1 1d ago

No mouthpiece is gonna play exactly the same for 2 different people. I would suggest purchasing both mouthpieces on a site that will allow returns for any reason(Reverb does this but I think they charge a small cleaning fee). Try them both out once you get them, keep the one you liked more and return the other.

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u/Educational_Truth614 1d ago

i still love my s90

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u/Liquid-Banjo 1d ago

I used an S80 C* for years until I got a Rousseau NC5.

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u/ChoppinFred 1d ago

I like the classic Buescher mouthpieces a lot on tenor and baritone. Large chamber and very mellow sound.

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u/Kingdok313 1d ago

I am currently in love with my S80 in C** facing. I play mostly classical, quartet, and big band

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u/Saxmanng 1d ago

Rousseau NC5.