The legend took the drum kit from "contraption" to classic
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The new RS BerkeleyJackie McLean Legends Series Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece, developed in collaboration with McLean’s son and fellow sax player Rene, is designed to be an exact replica of the model that the elder McLean used on so many groundbreaking recordings. Features include a .077″ tip opening, bronze construction, and a natural finish. Like other products in Berkley’s Legends series, it’s made in the U.S.A.
$490 MSRP rsberkeley.com
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