
For the sax "gearheads" out there (like me!) here's what I currently play. My setup will change slightly depending on the situation, but here's what I play most of the time. If you would like to know my opinion about equipment, just drop me an email. I really like to talk saxes!
Soprano
Antigua A590BC. This is a great horn for a great price. I just sold my Selmer Serie III because I like the Antigua better. Is it built better? No, it's not, but it plays better and I take care of my horns, so it's held up well, so far! The mouthpiece that I use is a Morgan Jazz - J8 facing - with Vandoren #2 (blue box) clarinet reeds and a Winslow ligature. I like the Vandoren V16's, too, but the clarinet reeds are just a bit more "lush" sounding. I have not recorded with the Antigua, yet, but I've used it live many, many times and it's just fun!
Alto
My alto is a 1964 Martin Magna. It's a vintage horn with a very lush, dark low end. There are horns that feel better ergonomically, but the sound from this horn is fat! I use a Beechler Diamond Inlay S8S mouthpiece with Vandoren ZZ #2 1/2 reeds and a Winslow ligature.
Tenor
The tenor that I play is the very best horn that I've ever played, bar none. It's a Selmer Super Action 80 Serie II with a sterling silver Selmer thin-wall neck. I use a stock Otto Link NY 8* mouthpiece with Vandoren (blue box) #2 bass clarinet reeds and a Francois Louis ligature. The bass clarinet reeds just give me a bit more flexibility in my sound and allow me to be expressive tonally. When I need a bit more power and edge (which is RARELY) I use a Berg Larsen 140/0 SMS with the same Vandoren #2 bass clarinet reeds.