Klarinet Archive - Posting 001177.txt from 1998/04

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Re: Mouthpiece Facings & Reed Strength
Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 16:05:43 -0400

On Tue, 21 Apr 1998, Mr. Sheim wrote:

> Years ago I tried a B45 because it was touted as giving a big orchestral
> sound. I had been using a B44. It didn't take too long to wrap it up and
> send it back- I hated it. Since then I moved to a Gigliotti P and love it.
> But that was 12 years ago. I tried other Gigliotti P's a few years ago
> and couldn't get a good one. Goes without saying that I taking REALLY good
> care of the one I have!
>
> Fred (fsheim@-----.com)

Fred, as part of my sabbatical project, the Gigliottie P was one of the
mouhtpieces I measured and refaced. I found that I had the best luck
refacing this particular mouthpiece. The measurements were such a close
tip opening and a short curve, I could hardly project on the thing until I
opened it up a little, lengthened the curve, and adjust the tip rails.
Because of opeining it up, I also had to adjust the baffle - it was a bit
stuffy to begin with anyway. I had some very good luck with it......but I
know what you mean.

Roger Garrett
IWU