Klarinet Archive - Posting 000171.txt from 2001/11

From: Manon Rivet <manonrivet@-----.ca>
Subj: Re: [kl] Plug (was Mouthpiece life)
Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 16:27:05 -0500

Kevin Fay wrote:

> Mouthpiece + Stage Floor = Chip
> Mouthpiece + Chip = Door Stop

hmmm........and I always thought bashing them on the floor
frees the molecular structure enhancing their resonance.

> 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.

Lets build a mouthpiece launcher for the next clarinet festival.
I have some fine projectiles to donate.

> Fortunately, Mr. Smith was right quick about providing a selection of
> replacements. I also use his 1* 's, love them.

Cheers
Dave Renaud

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