Klarinet Archive - Posting 000341.txt from 2002/10

From: "Stephen C. Moore" <stmoore@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] bass mouthpiece facings, was: [kl] bass clarinet mouthpiece
Date: Fri, 11 Oct 2002 12:23:12 -0400

To the person who was asking for bass mouthpiece recommendations:
Definitely put Mr. Grabner at the top of your list. He made me one heck
of a clarinet mouthpiece that I use regularly now. I imagine his bass
mouthpieces are just as wonderful...

Stephen C. Moore stmoore@-----.edu/~stmoore
Technical Assistant, Computer Science Dept., New Mexico State University
At CGNU, the future is you!..... Probably!
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On Fri, 11 Oct 2002 GrabnerWG@-----.com wrote:

> In a message dated 10/11/2002 11:06:41 AM Eastern Standard Time, GrabnerWG writes:
>
> > When I measure the tip opening, however, I find that the measurement comes out between 1.74 to 1.80. Coupled with a long curve, out to 48 or 49, this facing allows the player flexibilty to play the entire extended range of the instrument with confidence.>>
>
> One further thought. Although this is MY personal favorite there are other facings that work well. Some mouthpieces go out to 2.00 and beyond.
>
> As long as the facing is consistent - it is a smooth and even curve - it is amazing to me how many variations will work, and work well.
>
> Of equal, or more importance, are the baffle profile, the chamber size, shape and depth, and degree of angle of the side walls.
>
> Regards,
> Walter Grabner
> www.clarinetXpress.com
> alto clarinet mouthpieces too
>
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