A colleague of mine, for whom I've refaced several mouthpieces, wants to 
duplicate Kenny Garrett's alto setup.  (He's an experienced pro and a 
great player, and doesn't expect this to magically transform him into 
Kenny Garrett...).  From what I've been reading and hearing, that would 
be an old Selmer (short shank? scroll shank? soloist?) F or E.  I have a 
scroll shank C* and D on hand (both with "arch" shaped chambers) that 
might be good starting points, but...

1. Anyone really know what Kenny Garrett's setup is?  Model? Tip 
opening?  Refaced?
2. Scroll shank / short shank / Soloist - these terms are thrown around 
loosely sometimes; what's the difference?  I've seen the ones with 
"Soloist" stamped on the table, and apparently some have the letter on 
the table instead of the barrel.
3. Were the tip openings larger on the older Selmers?
4. Any info on Mr. Garrett's soprano setup?  I'm anticipating my 
friend's next project...
5. Any other help? - this group is truly a great source of information 
and advice.

Thanks in advance.

Dan T

Dear Dan, I bought a Tenor mpc from Fred Rast and I read that he refaced a mpc for Kenny Garrett. 
 Fred Rast. his email is mpcmaker@..., 831.334.5518 cell Fred Rastand also he has web page www.rastmusic.com
also I read that He plays a selmer long shank 'soloist style' piece customized by Fred Rast and opened to .096 
regards and luck 



To: MouthpieceWork@yahoogroups.comFrom: dtorosian@...: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 08:05:17 -0500Subject: [MouthpieceWork] Kenny Garrett and old Selmers




A colleague of mine, for whom I've refaced several mouthpieces, wants to duplicate Kenny Garrett's alto setup. (He's an experienced pro and a great player, and doesn't expect this to magically transform him into Kenny Garrett...). From what I've been reading and hearing, that would be an old Selmer (short shank? scroll shank? soloist?) F or E. I have a scroll shank C* and D on hand (both with "arch" shaped chambers) that might be good starting points, but...1. Anyone really know what Kenny Garrett's setup is? Model? Tip opening? Refaced?2. Scroll shank / short shank / Soloist - these terms are thrown around loosely sometimes; what's the difference? I've seen the ones with "Soloist" stamped on the table, and apparently some have the letter on the table instead of the barrel.3. Were the tip openings larger on the older Selmers?4. Any info on Mr. Garrett's soprano setup? I'm anticipating my friend's next project...5. Any other help? - this group is truly a great source of information and advice.Thanks in advance.Dan T 





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