Klarinet Archive - Posting 000741.txt from 1999/11

From: Richard Bush <rbushidioglot@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] A reed question
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 18:27:16 -0500

Walter,

Wishing in no way to detract nor question your bass clarinet mouthpiece
recommendations, I would like to add: I love my Morgan "D" facing bass clarinet
mouthpiece. I can't compare it to any that you have mentioned, not having played
them, just simply love what I've got.

Ralph is out of blanks. I have two on back order, paid for in advance, and
intend on keeping one in reserve for myself.

GrabnerWG@-----.com wrote:

> In a message dated 11/18/99 11:24:26 AM Central Standard Time,
> kwolman@-----.com writes:
>
> << This is a Marca 3.5; I
> have not yet gone beyond a 3. Playing with this thing is murder. I've
> tried it on the mouthpiece for which it was intended--a Pomarico No. 1
> facing--but also on a Yamaha 3C and Selmer D. The results are uniform
> irrespective of the mouthpiece: it's squeally and extremely hard to play in
> the clarion register. >>
>
> Ken
>
> I play bass a lot. Yes you do need a firmer reed to play a lot of the
> repertoire, but the reed should NEVER feel like a board. Life is too short to
> fight with your mpth/reed combo.
>
> I probably shouldn't say this, but since I've been pounding the Vandoren
> mouthpieces, I should be fair. The only reeds that I have ever found
> acceptable for serious bass playing are the Vandorens. And yes I use 3 1/2's
> same as I use on Bb and A.
>
> Now Grand Concert has really great bass reeds too, but I've heard they're not
> available many places yet. When the are, they will give Vandorens a run for
> their money.
>
> The choice of a good bass mouthpiece is very limited:
> 1. Clark Fobes
> 2. Charles Bay
> 3. Get your own Selmer C* and send it to Matson for re-facing
> 4. Roger Garrett
>
> I went Fobes.........but each has it's own merit.
>
> Roger is making some fine Bass mouthpieces. Try him for an excellent
> quality/decent price alternative
>
> Walter Grabner
> who hasn't made bass mouthpieces yet
> ClarinetXpress
> Mouthpieces & More!!!!
> http://www.clarinetxpress.com
>
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