Subj: Runyon Mouthpiece
Date: 05/05/01 16:53:24 GMT Daylight Time
From: allanglen@glenfamily.freeserve.co.uk (Allan Glen)
I received the Runyon mouthpiece this morning and all I can say is WOW! I've finally found a mouthpiece that does my tenor sax justice. Thanks for your help guys and if I need anything else I'll know who to come to.

RUNYON (USA) Mouthpieces.

If you want to rock - get a Runyon!  "The greatest rock'n'roll mouthpiece in the world."

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How to Select a Runyon Mouthpiece
These mouthpieces fit your particular instrument, your style of playing, & your level of experience.

What kind of instrument do you play?
For saxophone, there is soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone mouthpieces. Runyon mouthpieces are manufactured in various models suitable from a three piece jazz combo to a 40 piece symphonic orchestra. Study this to select the one mouthpiece made exactly for the music that you play.

What mouthpiece color expresses your style?
Most Runyon mouthpieces come in various colors: a conservative black, an extrovert red, a bluest blue, and an elegant ivory. Two mouthpieces, the Quantum and X.L., are in chrome.

What type of material is the mouthpiece composed of?
Runyon mouthpieces are made from two types of materials: plastic and metal. Most of the mouthpieces are made from an engineered plastic which is temperature stable and very long lasting. The X.L. and the QUANTUM mouthpieces can be purchased in two kinds of material: the first is a new high technology plastic, superior to other plastic mouthpieces while the second is made from chrome-plated brass. As a rule of thumb, metal mouthpieces are more durable. However, plastic mouthpieces have a softer embouchure, making them preferable when playing for long periods.

What facing should I specify ?
The facing distance is the gap between the reed and the mouthpiece. In general, more experience and skill is required for larger facings. If you are just starting out, try the MODEL 22 with a small facing such as a 3 or 4. As your skill develops, you can increase the facing size while still maintaining the same model. Additionally, the larger the facing, the more the depth of tone darkens producing subtle overtones.

What’s special about each model ?
The FINESSE and the MODEL 88 are typically used in symphonic orchestras. Although they produce nearly the same tones, the MODEL 88 is a traditional design. The FINESSE is a newer design with an alternate shape. The embouchure feels very different for the two models: the FINESSE is larger while the MODEL 88 is smaller. The QUANTUM, the X.L., and the BIONIX are loud. Their tones meld remarkably well with amplified guitars and drums, particularly in Rock as well as Rhythm and Blues. However, the thick tone on the QUANTUM is suitable for soft ballads. The piercing X.L. has a thinner tone making it a good choice when the sax is used as a lead instrument. The BIONIX is also loud, but is an excellent choice for altissimo notes, yet still maintaining stability in the low registers. The MODEL 22 is the oldest and most traditional mouthpiece that was first produced in the 1940’s. It is the favorite of both students as well as advanced professional musicians. The JAZZ as its name indicates is for Jazz. The pitch can be easily bent as you flatten the third or the fifth and as you slide to the seventh or the ninth. The CUSTOM is the all around choice suitable for any type of music played by the experienced player. The SR plays a dark and deep tone. It is an example of the limited edition mouthpieces, unlike the others discussed here, that are produced for a small, but dedicated following.

What is a spoiler?
Spoilers are small metal reeds that can be placed in all Runyon saxophone mouthpieces. Spoilers increase the loudness of the instrument, yet maintain its overall tone, with the same amount of breath. Each mouthpiece has a specific spoiler designed to fit its unique characteristics. A beginning student can play louder with confidence. The experienced professional can play with increased authority.

Spoilers can be placed inside Runyon Mouthpieces to increase volume and give an instant wicked, raunchy rock sound!.

Saxophone Mouthpieces
Top Row: Blue Jazz Alto, Black Model 22, Black Model 88, Black Finesse Alto, Chrome Quantum Soprano
Mid Row: Black Quantum Baritone, Ivory Quantum Tenor, Blue Bionix Tenor, Chrome X.L. Baritone, Red Custom Baritone.
Bottom Row: Amber Custom Baritone

Model 22                   Bionix                           SR                  Quantum (metal)       Quantum 

Model 88                 Bionix                 Finesse                    Jazz                       X.L    

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From:  aspital@tiscali.co.uk
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 8:50 PM
Subject: Runyon Quantum alto mouthpiece
I'm sure you'll remember I came in on Saturday to look for a student soprano and an alto mouthpiece. The advice you gave was very helpful and in the end I decided the Elkhart would be best for my needs. I ordered it through my
school along with the mouthpiece and it arrived earlier today. It was all perfect and very well packed. The Runyon mouthpiece made such a huge difference and I love the spoiler! I've been playing the soprano at every opportunity and it's great. Thank you very, very much for everything, Jonathan Aspital

Subj: Runyon mouthpiece
Date: 13/06/01 12:15:31 GMT Daylight Time
From: a.britain@bangor.ac.uk (Sandy Britain)
I just thought I'd let you know I got the Runyon Quantum mouthpiece you sent up for me and I really like it - thanks very muchfor recommending it. Also the Rico Jazz Select reeds work great with it. Cheers for now, Sandy

Subj: Runyon Mouthpiece. Date: 05/05/01 16:53:24 GMT Daylight Time. From: allanglen@glenfamily.freeserve.co.uk (Allan Glen). "I received the Runyon mouthpiece this morning and all I can say is WOW! I've finally found a mouthpiece that does my tenor sax justice. Thanks for your help guys and if I need anything else I'll know who to come to."