Klarinet Archive - Posting 000877.txt from 1998/04

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: couple questions
Date: Fri, 17 Apr 1998 06:04:58 -0400

At 08:16 AM 4/16/98 EDT, C E Field wrote:
>
>In a message dated 4/16/98 12:08:49 AM, you wrote:
>
><<2) Ok, this also is about my new mouthpiece. I have Vandoren reverse
>ligature and it seems loose on the Morgan mouthpiece. When I try to switch
>mouthpieces between my Bb and my A clarinet, the ligature always comes loose
>(the screws are tightened all the way). I've put tons of cork grease on so
>that the mouthpiece comes off easily, but the ligature still slides around a
>lot. Is there anything I can do ?>>
>
>I, too, use inverted ligatures and LOVE them. It sounds as if your mouthpiece
>is inordinately narrow. You might try using a reed with a thicker "vamp" (I
>think that's the word for the lower part that secures against the mouthpiece.
>The Vandoren V12s are thicker and some hand-made reeds are also thicker in
>that area.
>
Another good trick is to place a clear mouthpiece patch on the mouthpiece
under where the ligature screws are (on an inverted lig). Gives a good
grip. Especially useful on crystal mouthpieces.

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