Bob Reynolds setup

The number one question I get is (some version of) “What is your setup?” or “What mouthpiece do you play?”

Before I tell you what I play, know that I have strong opinions on gear. Replicating my—or any player’s—setup will not result in sounding like that player.

Tenor

saxophone: 1968 Selmer Mark VI (played since 1997)**
mouthpiece: Otto Link Tone Edge hard rubber #9 (off the shelf model; no work done; played since 1999)
reeds: Rico Royal (now D’Addario) #3.5 (played since 1999)
ligature: Rovner 2R (played since 1999)
neck strap: DeJaques
case 1: Bam Cabine Tenor Saxophone Case
case 2: Bam Softpack Tenor Sax Case
stand: my new favorite is the K&M stand (see vlog #135 on YouTube)

Soprano

saxophone: Yamaha YSS-675 with interchangeable neck
mouthpiece: Otto Link Tone Edge #8
reeds: Rico Reserve #3.5
ligature: the dinky metal one that comes with the mouthpiece
live example 1 & example 2

Alto

saxophone: Yamaha YAS-62 or P. Mauriat 67RCL
mouthpiece: Meyer 7 medium
reeds: Rico Royal #4
ligature: Rovner

Other gear

stands: new favorite is the K&M stand (see VLOG #135 on YouTube) but I also have Hercules single, double, and travlite
microphone (live): Audio-Technica ATM35 or Blue Encore 200
microphone (studio): Lewitt Audio LCT540
Audio interface: Clarett 4pre
effects: Line 6 DL4 Stompbox Delay Modeler (example 1, example 2)
live recording: Zoom H4N PRO Digital Multitrack Recorder

Cameras

**I also think the P. Mauriat horns are a great choice if you’re looking for a vintage feel, look, and response, without the high price tag of Mark VIs and Balanced Actions. My choice of Mauriat is the System 76 2nd edition (unlacquered). I’m playing it here, here, and here.

photo credit: Aaron Farley

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