Klarinet Archive - Posting 001474.txt from 1998/05

From: "David C. Blumberg" <reedman@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] re:plastic - rubber M.P. test ;)
Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 20:52:36 -0400

How about using murphy's law to determine if its plastic or rubber. Drop it
on the floor, and if it breaks - it's rubber, and probably a very good one
at that. Of course if it doesn't ......;)

David Blumberg

Date: Fri, 29 May 1998 16:27:15 -0400
From: "Mark A. Bradley" <markb@-----.com>
Subject: Plastic mouthpieces
To tell if your mouthpiece is plastic or rubber, here is a trick I
learned. Rub the mouthpiece briskly on your sleeve. If it is rubber it
should produce that distinguishable "sulfer" smell, kind of like a
rubber tire. (then put it in your mouth...yuck)
Other ways to distinguish drill rubber rod mouthpieces from plastic:
-I have heard that you can see drill marks in the bore, but I wouldn't
know it if I saw any.
-The outside of rubber is shiny, while the inside is dull. Plastics are
usually shiny througout.
-After playing for awhile (a month or more), rubber mouthpieces should
show virtually no sign of wear on the top, while plastic will have
visible signs of wear.
I used to use an old rubber mouthpiece. I had it for about 5 years, and
I believe it was used before me. It never showed any signs of wear. I
received my Buffet and used the plastic mp that came with it. I was
surprised when it started having grooves where my teeth were, and
wondered if it was me, since I did not know much about plastic vs.
rubber. I believe that is the way with most plastic mouthpieces, and I
would think that if you want to keep it you should get a patch ASAP.
Hope this helps a little.
--
Mark A. Bradley
markb@-----.com

David Blumberg
reedman@-----.com
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