Klarinet Archive - Posting 000874.txt from 1998/05

From: "JW <VZ2@-----.COM>
Subj: [kl] Wells mouthpieces
Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 11:20:13 -0400

I just happen to have a Wells mthpce I picked up in the 1970's, is
there anything super 'special' about these ?? Hint, hint: I may
be willing to part w/mine under right circumstances(would prefer
to trade for interesting stuff, but may let go for $$)...

BTW, is Wells(Frank?) still around ?? Seems I heard he'd died
several years ago, but not sure...all I remember was that he was
out of Chicago.
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>Date: Fri, 15 May 1998 10:50:41 -0400
>From: Steve Owens <showens@-----.com>
>To: klarinet@-----.org
>Subject: [kl] Help replacing a Wells
>
>Many years ago, I accidentally let a Wells mouthpiece go with a
>beat-up no-name resonite clarinet, and I haven't played clarinet
>since. Too despondent.
>
>Recently, I've wanted to pick my old Buffet back up, but I don't
>have anything worth blowing into - not like that Wells, anyway.
>I don't know anything about what model, facing, opening, etc. it
>was. I'm hoping someone will be able to point me in the
>direction of a currently available piece that has similar
>characteristics.
>
>I've recently tried a Combs LC1 (just because I met him once when
>he was still with Montreal) - it won't open up when I do; the
>dynamic range is too limited. I assume I need a larger tip
>opening, but do I also need a longer facing? Would a Combs LC3
>fill the bill?
>
>An additional consideration - I'm currently doubling soprano sax,
>flute, oboe, and English horn on a regular basis, so practice
>time is limited. I have a pretty good embouchure, but I don't
>want something that requires a lot of finesse to play in
>different registers. I want to be able to pick up the clarinet
>and go with the chops I have.
>
>Steve Owens
>showens@-----.com
>
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