Klarinet Archive - Posting 000114.txt from 1994/05

From: Tom Ascher
Subj: Mouthpiece Specifications
Date: Thu, 5 May 1994 11:20:03 -0400

In order of facing length, then aperture (measurements in mm):

Mfg. Model Facing Aperture Recommended Reeds
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Selmer S 17.0 1.150

Selmer HS 18.0 0.920
Selmer HS* 18.0 1.000
Selmer B 18.0 1.000
Selmer B* 18.0 1.050
Selmer HS** 18.0 1.200
Selmer E 18.0 1.300
Selmer F 18.0 1.400
Selmer G 18.0 1.500
Selmer H 18.0 1.600

Selmer C 19.0 1.050
Selmer C85(105) 19.0 1.050
Selmer C* 19.0 1.100
Vandoren B44 19.0 1.105 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hardness
Selmer C** 19.0 1.150
Selmer C85(115) 19.0 1.150
Selmer C85(120) 19.0 1.200

Vandoren 2RV 19.5 1.065 2-1/2 to 5 hardness
Vandoren B46 19.5 1.170 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 hardness

Vandoren 11-6 20.5 1.160 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 hardness

Vandoren 11-1 21.0 1.110 3 to 5 hardness

Vandoren B45 21.5 1.195 2 to 4 hardness
Vandoren B40 21.5 1.195 2 to 3-1/2 hardness

Vandoren B45lyre 22.0 1.270 2 to 3-1/2 hardness

Vandoren 5JB 22.5 1.47 1 to 2 hardness

Tom Ascher Internet: u15310@-----.edu
University of Illinois at Chicago Phone: (312) 413-3665