Klarinet Archive - Posting 000167.txt from 2001/11

From: Audrey Travis <vsofan@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Plug (was Mouthpiece life)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 12:53:03 -0500

I'll bet Greg considers you a very important person in his life! Possibly even
a best friend! (:^/
Cheers
Audrey

Kevin Fay wrote:

> David Renaud asked:
>
> <<<1) What is the anticipated life span use of a mouthpiece before refacing
> is required. (Assume 150-180, 3-4hrs gigs per year plus practice.)
>
> 2) Will frequent outdoor gigs effect this drastically.
>
> 3) Will repeated exposure to transport in Canadian winter conditions,
> cooling dramatically, and warming repeatedly effect its life span.>>>
>
> I have no idea. Why? Because I have never had a facing wear out. The
> mathematical principle involved is simple:
>
> Mouthpiece + Stage Floor = Chip
>
> . . . which leads to the corollary,
>
> Mouthpiece + Chip = Door Stop
>
> I have a selection of very fine door stops. The latest is a Greg Smith 1*,
> which I successfully promoted to DS status last Friday night, making the
> Symphonie Fantastique not quite so fantastic.
>
> Fortunately, Mr. Smith was right quick about providing a selection of
> replacements. Unfortunately, I had great difficulty picking the best one --
> but now I'm back in business, with a spiffy new 1+ that makes my new Yamahas
> sound better than I do.
>
> Now if I coat it with stickum, or perhaps some anti-gravity coating . . .
>
> kjf
>
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