Klarinet Archive - Posting 000997.txt from 1999/05

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] leahs question
Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 21:35:34 -0400

On Thu, 20 May 1999, Enter your name here wrote:
> Leah you might want to try out the Hite Premier mouthpiece.
> Yes it is plastic but it is still a very good mouthpiece.

A hard rubber mouthpiece would be better.

> It should be available from the woodwind and brasswind for about $20

Actually, it is closer to $30.

> Another option might be the Fobes debut. I don't have personal experince
> with this one

In my opinion, this is a much better mouthpiece than the first one you
list. I own one, and I recommend it to students who don't want to spend
more than $28-30. It is plastic, but Clark's Debut is excellent.

Roger Garrett
Professor of Clarinet
Director - Concert Band, Symphonic Winds & Titan Band
Advisor - Recording Studio
Illinois Wesleyan University

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