The new Smoky is quieter and more subdued than my older 'Steady' version. Interestingly I feel the Steady is better when I play with our Stage Band and I blend better using the Smoky when I play with our Concert Band. I thought it would be the other way around. Any ideas on that?

The Sound is good.Less force is required. It responds well. I'd be interested to know how one could further optimize it for oneself, requiring even less force, and thus playing very quietly. To what extent the shape of the jaw plays a role in the mouthpiece.

I recently tried the Smoky mouthpiece and was seriously impressed! It’s incredibly easy to play, with a smooth response across the whole range. I loved the versatility—it handled everything I threw at it, from mellow tones to punchier lines. The tone is rich, clear, and just feels great to play. Highly recommend!

I bought a Spark 5 a year ago and have tons of fun playing with it. I was offered an anniversary discount (which was a brilliant marketing move) and bought this Smoky 6 trying to see how big a difference a mouthpiece could make. I must say, the difference is truly remarkable. The Smoky gives a rich, warm tone while still incredibly easy to blow. I think I am still a Spark guy. But every now and then, using the Smoky to play some oldies feel relaxing and at ease.

Très bien comme toujours avec syos Merci a vous !!