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<\/a><\/p>\nRafael Navarro Maestra Marble Tenor Mouthpiece<\/strong><\/p>\n The Maestra tenor saxophone mouthpiece has a nice rollover baffle in it that reminds me of a nice slant link style of baffle. When I compare this mouthpiece by eye to my Early Babbit Link that was made from the slant signature mold it looks almost identical on the inside.\u00a0 The baffle shape and chamber look very very close in size and shape.<\/p>\n Rafael Navarro Maestra Marble Tenor Mouthpiece<\/strong><\/p>\n The Maestra was so easy to play!\u00a0 I first tried a Rigotti Gold 2 1\/2 medium reed which was ok but felt a little soft.\u00a0 I tried the 2 1\/2 strong size and that did the trick.\u00a0 It seemed to give the tone a little bit more character and thickness.<\/p>\n Rafael Navarro Maestra Marble Tenor Mouthpiece<\/strong><\/p>\n I loved the tone on the Maestra.\u00a0 You can form your own opinion by listening to the sound clip.\u00a0 I felt like it had a brighter sound than I thought it would. The tone was thick and rich.\u00a0 I love the first few notes of the clip and how pact with overtones they sound.\u00a0 The tone was even through the range of the horn and the intonation was great.<\/p>\n At 1:35-1:45 in the clip I blow a bit harder and you can hear how the mouthpiece changes color and gets a bit brighter.\u00a0 The altissimo was also very clear and easy to get on this mouthpiece for me.<\/p>\n I really loved playing this mouthpiece.\u00a0 I would love to compare this mouthpiece side by side with a marble Bebop Special and Bahia just so I could get a clear picture and perspective on how each of these models is different and unique.\u00a0 I haven’t been able to try the Bebop Special or the marble Bahia yet but I hope to soon.<\/p>\n Rafael Navarro Maestra Marble Tenor Mouthpiece<\/strong><\/p>\n I really enjoyed playing the Rafael Navarro Maestra Marble Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece. If you like the sound and look of this mouthpiece contact Rafael Navarro<\/a> through his website . The photos and testimonials on his site will really make you want to buy one of these mouthpieces!\u00a0 It’s a great looking website and the mouthpieces are top quality.\u00a0 I’d like to thank Rafael for sending me this Maestra to review.\u00a0 I’ve spoken to Rafael a number of times on the phone and he really knows his stuff when it comes to mouthpieces.<\/p>\n Let me know what you think in the comments below. Thanks, Steve<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n