Klarinet Archive - Posting 000575.txt from 1997/02

From: ben ellenbogen & pegeen brosnan <benel@-----.COM>
Subj: (no subject)
Date: Sun, 16 Feb 1997 22:59:26 -0500

hi all:
my r13 needs new pads. what are the pros/cons of replacing the upper
joint pads with cork?
also, do mouthpieces wear out? my b45 is 5 years old and seems as good
as ever.
finally, i want to try out some thick blank grand concert reeds. right
now i'm using #3 vandoren v-12's - what's the equivalent strength for
the grand concerts?
thanks,
ben