Klarinet Archive - Posting 000411.txt from 1998/04

From: Fred Jacobowitz <fredj@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: Crystal mouthpieces
Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1998 21:42:39 -0400

Roger,
If you like the Pomarico, you really should check out Jerry Hall's
crystal mouthpiece. It is made to his design specs by Pomarico and I think
it is even better than theirs. I find that mine has a HUGE dynamic range
and that it projects like crazy so that even when I am not blasting, it
can really be heard over the orchestra. Also, it is quite easy for me to
find reeds for it (although maybe I'm just less picky about my reeds).

Fred Jacobowitz
Clarinet/Sax Instructor, Peabody Preparatory

On Wed, 8 Apr 1998, ROGER W. FERRELL wrote:

> My first crystal mouthpiece was a VanDoren A1. I agree with what Mr. Moore
> said about his experiences; however, I did switch to a Pomarico 1+. To me,
> it is a MUCH superior mouthpiece (as compared to the VanDoren) in just
> about all aspects. My only two complaints are that 1) dynamic range
> doesn't seem to be as great as a good hard rubber mouthpiece, and 2) reeds
> seem to be more finicky, but when I get a really good reed, it's wonderful!
>
> Roger Ferrell
>