Klarinet Archive - Posting 001139.txt from 2000/06

From: mus_ldj@-----.edu
Subj: Re: [kl] V12
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2000 02:05:55 -0400

For Eb clarinet, should I have a long or short facing? I'm looking for
control, intonation and the focusing of my sound or tone in a mouthpiece.

Christopher Hill wrote:

> Actually, the V12 is simply made from a thicker blank. Measured with a
> micrometer, they are thicker in some areas of the vamp, and thinner in
> other areas than a Vandoren Traditional reed. The thickness of the blank
> affects the density of the cane, plus, the back area of the vamp (by the
> bark) will be thicker. These two things will affect the body and depth
> of the sound.
> I think that by "longer facing," they are implying longer and relatively
> close. Gigliotti, who was one of the principal testers of these reeds,
> plays on a very long, close facing (1.00 or so by 38 or more.) However,
> I've heard some people sound great on them while playing short, open
> facings. If they play well for you, don't bother reading the box.
> Chris
>
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