Klarinet Archive - Posting 000780.txt from 1997/08

From: Fred Jacobowitz <fredj@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Crystal Mouthpieces
Date: Mon, 18 Aug 1997 23:09:04 -0400

Steven,
In a nutshell, IF IT WORKS FOR YOU, IT'S GOOD!!!!!!!!

Fred Jacobowitz
Clarinet/Sax Instructor, Peabody Preparatory

On Mon, 18 Aug 1997 SCM9348@-----.com wrote:

> I recently purchased a Vandoren crystal mouthpiece for my clarinet (no NOT
> the bass this time <g>) and was wondering what you all have to say about it.
> I did notice that it has quite a bit of resistance and I have to play it
> with regular cut Vandoren 2 1/2 reeds as opposed to the v12 4's I play on my
> Larry Combs LC1. When I get the right combination, it seems to hold notes
> steadier at the extreme ends of the dynamics. I think it produces a very
> full (I can't say dark can I) and round sound. I know Pete Fountain plays on
> a mouthpiece like that -- are all crystal mouthpieces intended for jazz use
> only? I sure do like the sound of mine though. I'm interested in your
> thoughts.
>
> --Stephen C. Moore / scm9348@-----.com
>