Klarinet Archive - Posting 000781.txt from 1997/11

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Reeds (and Eb clarinet mouthpieces)
Date: Fri, 21 Nov 1997 13:42:38 -0500

On Fri, 21 Nov 1997 Composer16@-----.com wrote:

> Also, along the same line, could someone please give me input on the
> following Eb Soprano Clarinet mouthpieces? I haven't played the Eb for very
> long. I own a Leblanc Concerto with a BG Revelation ligature, and Vandoren
> reeds.

> Bay
A good mouthpiece.....try out several.

> Borbeck
Haven't tried the Eb

> Pormarico Crystal
I do not like this one personally....others?

> RIA Crystal
Same as the above Crystal

> Vandoren and Vandoren Crystal
Vandoren B44 is the standard for Eb......by John Bruce Yeh (CSO) and
Monica (can't remember Monica's last name! Geez....) in the LA Symph.

The Vandoren Crystal....same as above crystals.

> Woodwind
Bright, strident, sharp....needs refacing.

> Selmer
Same as Woodwind.

David Hite makes a good Eb mouthpiece. You might also consider a Richard
Hawkins Eb mouthpiece....he is at Interlochen...his is the best I have
ever tried.....!

Roger Garrett