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Morgan Dry Martini Model 18 Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece

Morgan Dry Martini Model 18 Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece

Regular price $ 399.00 USD
Regular price $ 479.00 USD Sale price $ 399.00 USD
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"I think I had it in the back of my mind that I wanted to sound like a dry martini.” — Paul Desmond

The Morgan Dry Martini Model is designed by Erik Grieffenhagen.  Erik has spent decades studying and copying Gregory mouthpieces.  He has custom-made this style of mouthpiece for many customers in the past.  A few years ago, we acquired several antique original M.C. Gregory Mouthpiece molds and cores.  This acquisition included original cores for Gregory 18 model alto mouthpiece.  Using his knowledge of original mouthpieces and by studying the original molds, Erik developed the Dry Martini alto.

Features:

  • Rovner light ligature and cap included
  • Designed as a match to Paul Desmond's model 4A-18 mouthpiece
  • Sweet, traditional West coast tone
  • Achieve authentic Desmond tone with smaller tip opening and stiff reed
  • Made in the USA
  • A best seller for 2 years!

Enjoy this great sound clip as well as a full review from Sharp Eleven Music.



Click here for an excellent review from Steve Neff!

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

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. Send to:
Morgan Mouthpiece Company
8511 B Refugee Rd.
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

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.

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  • Free USA Shipping on orders $200+.

    We offer free standard USPS shipping on orders over $200. We use Fedex on International orders for a shipping fee of $42. We limit the number of mouthpieces per order to 3 (since they are handmade).

  • Hassle-Free Exchanges

    We know if can be difficult getting the right mouthpiece on the first try. We're happy to exchange models/sizes to suit your needs. A $7.50 return shipping charge applies when we ship your new item. Other charges may apply based on price variances in the mouthpiece(s) being exchanged. A waiting period may apply depending on availability of exchanged model.

Customer Reviews

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Anonymous
Excellent

Excellent mouthpiece

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ALLEN
Very

Very happy

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Jacques
Very well made and easy to play for occasional player

Very well made and easy to play for occasional player.

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Anonymous
Love this mouthpiece!!!! It is worth every penny

Love this mouthpiece!!!! It is worth every penny. It is very obvious that they are handmade.

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Christian A
A perfect match, '51 SBA and the Morgan Dry Martini!

I've ordered the 18-5 version, super fast shipment to Germany within 1 week only! The Dry Martini finally brings the sound to my beloved SBA that I was looking for over many years now.
It plays nicely with the BA and Mark VI as well, but the SBA is where the real magic is happening!

I'm using one of these Brilhart Reproduction ligatures, highly recommended from my side (the one with the plastic reed-plate):

Alto Meyer Hard Rubber Brilhart Reproduction 3-Band Ligature Saxophone Selmer Vandoren | www.GetASax.com

It really supports this smooth singing tone you're looking for with such a mouthpiece!