Klarinet Archive - Posting 000423.txt from 1997/08

From: Jim Lytthans <lytthans@-----.net>
Subj: Leblanc/Yamaha
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 1997 01:32:39 -0400

> Jrykorten@-----.com wrote:
> >
> > Jim,
> >
> > Just curious, did you use the mouthpiece that you normally use on your R13's?
> > Or did you do some shopping around to find a mouthpiece to use specifically
> > with your Yamaha or Leblanc? Do you think this could have some effect on your
> > perceptions?
> >
> > Jerry Korten
> > NYC
> >
>
>
> Jerry,
>
> I've tried the whole gamut of mouthpieces with these horns, and still am
> more satisfied with the overall sound of the Buffet, warts and all. I'm
> currently using a Richard Hawkins, and have used a Greg Smith and a
> Larry Combs LC-1. Don't get me wrong, the Leblanc is a great horn, and
> I could probably work around its problems, as one does with the R13. By
> the way, when playing chamber music, I generally use the Yamahas. Go
> figure!

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Jim Lytthans
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