Klarinet Archive - Posting 001402.txt from 1998/05

From: <Maestro645@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Vandoren or Mitchel Lurie reeds?
Date: Thu, 28 May 1998 22:20:17 -0400

In a message dated 5/29/98 Graeme Cox wrote:

> I would be very interested in finding out how a Vandoren B46 differs
> from a B45. They sound very similar from the name! Is there a slight
> difference in the lay or are they worlds apart? Does anyone know?

The B46 uses reeds from 1.5 to 3.5. The B45 runs from 2 to 4. The B45's tip
opening is 1.195 mm, and the facing length is 21.5 mm. The B46 has a tip
opening of 1.17, and a facing length of 19.5 mm. So basically what we are
saying is that the B45 is more open, and has volume and projection over
control. The B46 favors control over volume and projection. The shorter
facing on the B46 has a clear, brilliant sound. The longer facing on the B45
is more robust. So my ASSUMPTION woul dbe that the B46 is even more suited
for classical music than the B45. (remember, that last comment was an
ASSUMPTION - I don't know for sure because I no longer play on Vandoren
mouthpieces.)
Chris Hoffman

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