I believe that every player must find a set-up (reeds, mouthpiece, saxophone) which works best for them.
Here is the equipment I find successful for my students.
This is the equipment that I currently play.
Soprano
Yamaha YAS-675
- Selmer Concept
- Vandoren S8
Alto
Buffet Senzo, copper
- Selmer S80 C**
- Otto Link HR 6*
Tenor
Yanagisawa 992
- Selmer S90 180
- Marmaduke 7* medium
Baritone
- Selmer S90 180
- Otto Link 6* HR
Clarinet
Yamaha YCL-34
- D’addario Reserve X5