Other players have successfully fitted alto saxophone mouthpieces to their C melody saxophones. Single reeds are used on the mouthpieces of clarinets and saxophones. The following are lists of makers of clarinets, clarinet mouthpieces, clarinet ligatures, and clarinet reeds. Later, single reed mouthpieces were developed which resemble alto or soprano saxophone mouthpieces. Today, the most common material for professional clarinet and (classical) saxophone mouthpieces is hard rubber. In 2013, Bergeron designed his own range of trumpet mouthpieces. These mouthpieces give the mellophone a dark, round sound. Farkas claimed placement was more important for the instruments with smaller mouthpieces. Metal mouthpieces can be plated with some other metal. Using personal disposable mouthpieces may reduce this risk but does not eliminate it. A journalistic anachronism at a time when media houses have become mouthpieces for corporate houses. His preferred mouthpieces are made by Otto Link and Berg Larsen. They are durable and don't dent as do metal mouthpieces. Treatment may include lifestyle changes, mouthpieces, breathing devices, and surgery. Gillespie favored mouthpieces made by Al Cass.