Klarinet Archive - Posting 000248.txt from 1994/12

From: "Bradd Shore; Anthropology" <ANTBS@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Comments on Reeds
Date: Mon, 12 Dec 1994 21:49:39 -0500

I'm a relative beginner so take my comments for what they're worth.
I tried out several mouthpieces recently with my Buffet R13. The
Buffet mouthpiece that came with the horn I hated at first but came
to like a bit better as my embouchure got better. It is a stuffy
mouthpiece but made a joyful noise. I compared a selmer C85, an
O'Brian Crystal and a Gigliotti #3 facing. The latter struck me as
much the best. Dark sound, relatively free blowing. My teacher did
not recommend Gigliotti, (he was pushing for a Combs, which I also
tried but found too bright for my taste), but this one time I went
against his advice and so far so good.Bradd Shore
Dept. of Anthropology
Emory University
Atlanta, GA 30322
(404)727-4200 FAX (404)7272860
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