Mouthpiece David Taylor vs Markey

Ismael · by **Ismael** » 2024-10-18 4:14 p.m.

I'm looking for a new mouthpiece. I've been thinking about the David Taylor line and the Markey line. What I have been able to see is that the Taylor mouthpieces have a fast attack response and the Markey mouthpieces are comfortable and efficient rims. The work I usually do is concerts with Music Bands and Symphony Orchestras. Any recommendations or can you share your experiences with these mouthpieces? Your impressions would help me in the choice. Thank you.

Burgerbob · by **Burgerbob** » 2024-10-18 4:16 p.m.

I'd get a Markey.

bassbone1993 · by **bassbone1993** » 2024-10-18 5:41 p.m.

Both great lines, but for anything symphonic I'd go with a Markey

tbonesullivan · by **tbonesullivan** » 2024-10-18 7:13 p.m.

Third on the Markey line. Great symphonic pieces.

If you were playing a lot of commercial and jazz stuff, then the Taylor line would probably be a better way to go.

dukesboneman · by **dukesboneman** » 2024-10-19 8:16 a.m.

If you can get somewhere where you can try both lines, That`s the best way to go.

What`s the best fit for you.

nelson31 · by **nelson31** » 2024-10-19 8:01 p.m.

I played a Dave Taylor 1.25 for a few years. They are very lightweight pieces so very responsive as mentioned. Great for big band and ease of flexibility. I found that I could hop across large leaps with ease and really light up the horn, but I ended up deviating to something that was a more well rounded sound concept for me.

ngrinder · by **ngrinder** » 2024-10-20 11:52 a.m.

I've played both of these extensively in a mostly commercial setting and have settled on the Markey 85 (or 87 when I want something a bit bigger/more lush). The Taylor line is great, very splashy and lightweight, extremely responsive, and great for certain things. I found I wanted a little more "cushion for the pushin," as not to get so bright so quickly, so the Markey works best for me.

I just heard Dave play selections from Schumann's Der Winterreise on Friday. He continues to push boundaries and create beautiful music.

Ismael · by **Ismael** » 2024-10-20 12:52 p.m.

I see that the Markey line wins in almost all the comments. Colleagues who have the Markey 87 tell me that they would like the cup to be deeper. So I'm going to try the Markey 90, I think it will be a good option for me. Although I am curious to try the Taylor line, especially because of the ease of articulation as they have said here.

Although due to my sound concept and my way of playing, I think Laskey 93 would also be a good option for me

Burgerbob · by **Burgerbob** » 2024-10-20 1:27 p.m.

[quote="Ismael"]I see that the Markey line wins in almost all the comments. Colleagues who have the Markey 87 tell me that they would like the cup to be deeper. So I'm going to try the Markey 90, I think it will be a good option for me. Although I am curious to try the Taylor line, especially because of the ease of articulation as they have said here.

Although due to my sound concept and my way of playing, I think Laskey 93 would also be a good option for me[/quote]

What rim size do you play now?

tbonesullivan · by **tbonesullivan** » 2024-10-20 2:03 p.m.

[quote="Ismael"]I see that the Markey line wins in almost all the comments. Colleagues who have the Markey 87 tell me that they would like the cup to be deeper. So I'm going to try the Markey 90, I think it will be a good option for me. Although I am curious to try the Taylor line, especially because of the ease of articulation as they have said here.

Although due to my sound concept and my way of playing, I think Laskey 93 would also be a good option for me[/quote] All of the Griego-Markey mouthpieces are listed as being "deep". Have you contacted Griego to see if the 90 is that much appreciably deeper than the 87? The 85 and 87 are pretty much the same size inside, as far as I can tell.

Are they going more for an orchestral sound concept, or a jazz / commercial sound concept?

Burgerbob · by **Burgerbob** » 2024-10-20 2:13 p.m.

As far as I know: the 85 is noticeably shallower than the rest of the series, which all have a similar cup depth to each other.

Ismael · by **Ismael** » 2024-10-20 5:13 p.m.

I currently play with a Brass Lab Momo made by Hirotaka in Japan.

Dimensions 29.00mm rim and 8.00mm bore.

A friend has Markey 87 and 90. It seems that the 90 is a little deeper.

Burgerbob · by **Burgerbob** » 2024-10-20 6:41 p.m.

If you use a 29mm, then the 90 is fine.

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