Morgan "Kind of Blue" Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
Morgan "Kind of Blue" Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece
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High demand! Expect 2–3-week delivery time. Please limit your purchase to 1 mouthpiece per order during initial introduction. Discount codes Excluded from this model.
Duplicated by Morgan from the actual alto saxophone mouthpiece used by Cannonball Adderley on Miles Davis’ iconic recording Kind of Blue, this is most likely the best alto mouthpiece you will ever play. Produced under the supervision of alto virtuoso and Downbeat Magazine Top 5 alto saxophone poll winner Jim Snidero (and long-time custodian of the original mouthpiece), every effort has been made to equal the incredible sound, response, projection and intonation of the original. While offered in multiple sizes, Cannonball Adderley played a size 5 with a medium/medium hard reed.
Features:
- Ligature and cap are INCLUDED!
- Produced from the finest hard rubber on the market
- Traditional tone with lots of color and depth
- Optional brass shank ring available (cosmetic, doesn't affect sound)
- Hand crafted by 40+ year expert technicians
- Made in the USA!
Here is a video clip of Jim Snidero taking a test drive:
Mouthpiece History:
When Cannonball Adderley passed away in 1975, prominent LA alto saxophonist Bill Green acquired some of Cannonball's equipment, including his mouthpieces, from Cannonball's wife Olga James. Another prominent LA alto saxophonist named Dave Edwards was good friends with Bill, who graciously gave Dave Cannonball's mouthpieces. In the 1990's, Jim Snidero became friends with Dave after he moved from LA to Orlando. After Dave's sudden passing in 2000, his wife Phyllis Edwards gifted the mouthpiece Cannonball used on Kind of Blue to Jim, who has been custodian of the mouthpiece ever since. Here is a side-by-side image of the old and new model:
Free USA shipping! Ten day trial period…shipping time is not counted in the trial period. If you don’t like it for any reason, return for a refund minus restocking fee of $20 for the US and $25 for overseas customers.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
With few exceptions, Morgan products are not available in retail stores. Because we deal direct with you, we can afford to keep our prices low and customer service high.
We offer a 10 day trial that starts the day you receive your shipment. So you can play the mouthpieces without distraction in your preferred setting.
Purchase up to 3 mouthpieces in different models or sizes for side-by-side trial. Keep what you love and if you are not satisfied, return for a refund the mouthpiece(s) in the original packaging in new clean unmarked condition.
- We ship free in the USA on orders over $200! International orders ship Fedex for $42.
- Use a tooth patch on each mouthpiece to prevent bite marks/scratches. Kindly remove tooth patches prior to returning mouthpieces.
- For returns, use a ship service of your choice such as US Postal Service or UPS.
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Pickerington, OH 43147
Telephone: +1 (614) 920-0713 (call or text)
RESTOCK or EXCHANGE FEE:
- If you purchase multiple mouthpieces, keep at least one and return the others, there is a flat $20 restock fee for USA and $25 for International customers.
- If you purchase multiple and return all for refund, a restock fee of $20 may apply to each mouthpiece, depending on condition upon return. This applies to both USA and International orders. Kindly remove tooth patches prior to returning them.
- If you want to purchase a mouthpiece but exchange it for a different model or size, please contact us by email with your order info to discuss options. There is a $7.50 charge to cover the return shipping cost on exchanges.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Clean with 3:1 water/vinegar ratio and buff with soft cloth. Do not immerse mouthpieces containing cork. Use spray bottle with solution, avoiding cork area and dry and buff with soft cotton cloth.
