So glad to finally find a mpc. that responds in a full bodied sound in al the rages including the altissimo . I hd been using a variety of metal mpcs ( Dukoff and Guardala). on my alto for years and they are too thin and bright sounding. I am usually blowing away my vocalists with those metal mpcs.. Since switching to the Parthenope 8* alto mpc. my playing now brings a smile to their faces. I am also currently using this mpc. in the studio to record my original Contemporary jazz album produced by Lou G. of Paula Atherton fame.. I want to thank my friend Gabi Rose for recommending this mpc. even though I use an 8* instead of 7*. Happy to be playing more alto again since I mainly play tenor. Thank you!

My Parthenope 8* mouthpiece has giving me the tone and ease of playing that I was looking for on my gigs and in the recording studio. I am currently using it on my new recording of contemporary jazz originals produced by Lou G. ( Paula Atherton's spouse). It responses well in all registers of the horn including the altissimo range. This mouthpiece was recommended to me by my friend Gabi Rose. I also use Syos #3 reeds and a Syos ligature . Finally no more ear piercing high end like from my metal mpouthpieces!

The best mouthpiece I've ever used.

Is currently my most direct mouthpiece on the alto - I'm still researching - the path length, the baffle...

This mouthpiece lives up to what it reports to do. Gives a nice bright punchy sound on the higher register but also the low notes came out easily. Well worth having in your bag.