Klarinet Archive - Posting 000430.txt from 2002/09

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: [kl] Mouthpiece reface
Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 21:13:59 -0400

In a message dated Fri, 20 Sep 2002 5:20:41 PM Eastern Standard Time, Schaefer@-----.edu writes:

> This is the first time I have written (just joined). I have played on an Arlie Richarson "Artistic Model" mouthpiece all of my adult life (we're talking a long time here). It has developed a couple of rough edges. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement?>>

Another option would be to send your mouthpiece to a mouthpiece technician for a "tune-up". Sometimes a well used mouthpiece just needs the facing renewed.

I can't speak for Roger Garrett, but I know he has done excellent work re-facing mouthpieces. Emil Anello in Wisconsin might be another choice. Also, (***tooting my own horn***) I have had some success re-facing a mouthpiece which needed some work.

Just another choice.

Walter Grabner
www.clarinetxpress.com
mouthpieces for soprano, bass, Eb, and now alto clarinet

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