Alto Sax: Selmer S80 Ebonite, Rovner Ligature, Box of Rico Royal Reeds, Mouthpiece Patches.
	This is one of my favourite set-ups, highly recommended by teachers. The S80 gives excellent control and confidence that a student needs, it certainly helps to curb those irritating squeaks one can experience at the start. It is relatively free blowing and offers a good all round sound. I find the Rovner ligature compliments the mouthpiece very well, adding a hint of richness. Rico Royal reeds are easy to play, making blowing and tone production a breeze! It is the ideal first mouthpiece to upgrade to with a leaning towards a classical tone. From: samuel.brown7 Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 10:57 PM Subject: new sax player "I want to thank you for the great advice about upgrading to a Selmer S80 mouthpiece and a Rovner light ligature for an alto sax. I took your advice and purchased a set . I was astounded at the difference in sound and response. I feel it was money well invested. I am greatly indebted to you for the good advice especially as I am a complete beginner on a reed instrument. I thought that all mouthpieces must be much the same but boys was I wrong." Sam