This mouthpiece is fantastic. I'm a 'multi-instrumentalist' who plays in all genres of music. Having recently returned to bass- clarinet I really wanted to develop a more 'jazz/modern' style. I normally use a Vandoren B50 and was intrigued to try something more 'wild'. This 'Todd Marcus' is all I wanted it to be and more. Yes, it can be loud and wild - great overtones, but it also can be sweet and gentle.
I didn't find I needed softer reeds... I normally use a Ligere bass clarinet 2.5 European Cut or tenor sax Signature 2.5. In fact I feel a slightly harder reed is better. And... I'm actually playing a lot of orchestral gigs at the moment and used the Syos for a contemporary Bulgarian piece a couple of weeks ago so, yes, it can do it all... if you're brave enought to forget the tip opening and just play music! A great mouthpiece and, I imagine, it won't be my only Syos purchase!!

I recently bought surprise "freak mouthpieces" and lucked out with my dream Todd Marcus! I love it!! I wanted to give it a thorough workout and really put it through the paces before writing a review. After playing a Vandoren B44 and B50 for many years I am Shook! I wanted more projection but didn't want to lose any of the classic richness or darkness of the Bass Clarinet. I needed my instrument to still have all the color I love about the Bass. The baffle really steps my sound up!
Next step is to get one in my favorite color. For now I don't even care that's it's in a color I never would have ordered. It's just perfect for a FREAK!
Great job SYOS!

I bought a Todd Marcus Bass Clarinet SYOS mouthpiece.....Was looking for something with lots more projection than a Vandoren B44. Reading the other reviews and checking out Todd's live videos, I liked what I was hearing and reading. I've played many styles of music over 35+ years, predominantly jazz, Latin and a few others mixed in. I was previously using Java #4 green box tenor sax reed on my B44 Vandoren and struggled to be heard in a jazz combo/big band scenario.

When I received the SYOS mouthpiece I struggled to even make a sound, was producing squeeks everywhere...I was confused and was considering a refund. However, I came back to the SYOS a few days in a row, gradually dropping reed sizes. I'm now playing on a #2 Vandoren Blue box OR #2 Legere Signature......And am getting what I wanted. I get So much more projection with an increased dynamic range (double). I can't imagine going back. Has cleared up the fuzzy notes on my Wooden LeBlance Bass Clarinet. I Love it...Recommended....Expect to Drop a couple of reed sizes.. Be Patient.

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I play bass clarinet as a double in a big band and I found that volume really was lacking. This mouthpiece helped me with that problem tremendously, it makes the low register really focused and present while keeping the higher register very resonant. Absolutely love this mouthpiece and I don't plan to switch mouthpieces any time soon.