Klarinet Archive - Posting 000029.txt from 1995/05

From: Laurence Liberson <hardreed@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: more and more mouthpieces
Date: Mon, 1 May 1995 15:35:04 -0400

> Has anyone heard of Dave Knox in Michigan? He makes his own
>mouthpieces. I purchased one last fall and am really pleased.
>Sounds like a Gennusa, but with a richer and fuller sound. It
>really helps the altissimo register. My teacher has a newer version
>that she exclaims to be the best she's ever tried.
>
> just curious.......
>
>
>Jeremy D. Krider
>Clarinet and Keyboard
>Salisbury Symphony Orchestra
><jdkrider@-----.edu>
>

Yep, I know Dave...He lives here in the Detroit area. He has been sending
mouthpieces (in various stages of development and/or construction) to my
colleagues and me for the last few years. It's been interesting to follow
his progress as a mouthpiece maker. Whether or not he's taken any of our
advice is known only to him! They *have* been getting better, depending on
what you're looking for in a mouthpiece and resultant sound. Glad you like
yours!

Larry Liberson
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
hardreed@-----.com