Just wanted to comment again on the SM3. Over the holidays I had time for serious practicing. Ha! No, I do play every day, but man was it great to have the entire day for most of the vacation. Anyway I'm really amazed with the mouthpiece. Just for the heck of it, I saw my 51D sitting on a desk at home, picked it up, blew one note and couldn't believe the difference. It felt like a knife on the lips. The best way I can describe the SM3, is that it feels soft on the lips. The most comfortable mouthpiece I have ever played on. Okay, I've said enough. By the way, your CD's are absolutely inspiring. Thanks for what you do.