Klarinet Archive - Posting 000425.txt from 1999/11

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Crappy mouthpieces
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 13:36:53 -0500

In a message dated 11/11/99 12:18:36 PM Central Standard Time,
leupold_1@-----.com writes:

<< The fact that there were other 5RV-Lyres
with different measurements from my own did not rob me of the satisfaction
I derived from the one I happened to own. I knew then, as I know now, that
another 5RV-Lyre would probably play slightly differently from my own, but
this was immaterial. I knew without a doubt that my own 5RV-Lyre was not
garbage. >>

As I mentioned in my e-mail, my friend has a %RV Lyre that is great.

Now back to my central observation. Maybe I should have stated it this way.
SOME are crap, in that the measurements are such that the mouthpiece is
virtually unplayable.

What do you do with a mouthpiece where on one side the curve starts at 28
(these are half-millimeters) and the other side at 38? You cannot possibly
play this mouthpiece with ease. Some fairly extreme embouchure modifications
would have to be made to avoid squeaking.

This was a brand new mouthpiece, for sale at a very reputable store. Someone
will eventually buy it........

Walter Grabner
who is...........
ClarinetXpress
Mouthpieces & More!!!!
http://www.clarinetxpress.com

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