Rico Metalite Baritone Sax Mouthpiece M7 vs Vandoren LC58DP M/O Ligature and Plastic Cap (Tenor Sax)
Overall winner: Vandoren LC58DP M/O Ligature and Plastic Cap (Tenor Sax)
Key Differences
Rico M7 (A) is a metal baritone sax mouthpiece noted for a bright, loud tone and resistance to chipping, with strong playability in mid/high registers and a lower listed price tier. Vandoren LC58DP (B) is a lightweight tenor ligature and cap with easy single-screw setup and quick positioning but has mixed fit reports on some rubber mouthpieces and sits in a higher price tier
Rico Metalite Baritone Sax Mouthpiece M7
Baritone sax mouthpiece by Rico with M7 model, featuring 110" tip opening and 26mm facing length. Durable design that resists chipping. Customers praise bright, loud tone and good playability in mid to upper registers
Pros
- bright, loud tone
- durable; resists chipping
- good playability in mid/high registers
- works with Rico jazz reeds
Cons
- limited tip openings mentioned
- customer feedback focused on tone range may vary by setup
Vandoren LC58DP M/O Ligature and Plastic Cap (Tenor Sax)
Ligature with plastic cap for Vandoren rubber mouthpieces. lightweight, easy to set up, with a unique double-track screw mechanism for quick, symmetrical tightening. Some customers report mixed fit with standard rubber mouthpieces
Pros
- lightweight design
- easy to set up
- single-screw, quick positioning
- unique double-track screw mechanism
Cons
- mixed fit with some rubber mouthpieces
- some users report it too small for their mouthpiece
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Rico |
| Durability | Rico |
| Versatility | Vandoren |
| User Reviews | Vandoren |