Klarinet Archive - Posting 000027.txt from 1995/05

From: William Turnidge <LestonT@-----.COM>
Subj: Mouthpiece repair/refacing
Date: Mon, 1 May 1995 15:31:15 -0400

I am writing a research paper on the maintenance/repair and refacing of
clarinet/sax mouthpieces. In my research so far, it apperars that it might
be more cost affective to buy a new mouthpiece than to pay an expert to
reface it. The same for repairing. What actually can be done to a broken
mouthpiece to restore it to its original playing condition? I have read the
Eric Brand's material on refacing and several Ralp Morgan articles from the
Saxophone Journal. I get a little confused on some of the nomenclature and
descriptions of different baffles. If any of you have knowledge you would
like to share or recommended reading, I can be reached at LestonT@-----.com

I don't want to burden the list with postings on this subject unless it is of
great interest.

William Turnidge