Klarinet Archive - Posting 000538.txt from 2000/05

From: Ryan Burrage <ryangb@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Brilhart MP
Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 11:35:33 -0400

Incidentally I am looking for anywhere between a #5 - #7 for Bb Clarinet. It may
be a long shot but if anyone has one I would love to obtain it.

I tried one of the Selmer White Brillharts once and was very impressed. It was
stamped a #3 or a #4 I believe. The mouthpiece played beautifully throughout.
It was still a tad bit too closed for me as I am a jazz player.

Don Longacre wrote:

> Tom Wood writes:
> >
> >I wonder if anyone has any experience or knowledge with the Brilhart
> >Clarinet MP's. The one's with the white insert on top?
> >
>
> Tom: The Brilhart is a really decent low end mouthpiece. Its been around
> about 50 years, designed by Arnold Brilhart who was a working reedman of
> no small repute in the early big bands and studio groups. In Bb clarinet,
> try the #4 or #5. There is a distinct difference, the #5, more open, leaning
> toward the jazz genre. The #3 and #4 better focus and scale. The #4 was my
> choice for many years. The Brilharts were used by Shaw, Parker and a host
> of others. It was said Arnold wanted to see a good affordable mp on the
> market so the low price is not necessarily low quality.
>
> Don Longacre
>
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