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This new 'M' Chamber version has been created to offer a little more compaction and focus in the tone, over and above the original design which has an ML chamber. Rafael is aiming to re-create that classic 1940's Meyer Brothers alto sound, as played famously by Cannonball Adderley and many more contemporary players, including Phil Woods. This is the sound that many a jazz player still aspires to t…

Staff Review The sound of the Maestra has clearly been influenced by the classic NY bop tenor sound. This piece offers a rich colour palette, good dynamic range and a big, warm full sound. There’s also plenty of punch when pushed. The Maestra is a flexible mouthpiece which really performs well and comes into its own when playing straight ahead. Very flexible and ideally suited to the modern jazz m…

The Maestra evolved from an insatiable quest to achieve a classic, traditional tenor sound, based upon the great jazz mouthpieces of the 1940’s and early 50’s. The Maestra is the perfect choice for a player looking for the elusive tenor sound of yesterday, but with a bit more power and overall projection. Players can expect a rich and resonant sounding mouthpiece with a high degree of expressivene…