Klarinet Archive - Posting 000832.txt from 2002/10

From: CBA <clarinet10001@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Van Doren Mouthpieces
Date: Wed, 30 Oct 2002 17:25:36 -0500

Have you tried softer reeds? Mouthpieces and facings take
different strength reeds, so if it seems stuffy with EVERY reed
you try, try a softer reed on that particular mouthpiece.

By the way, the M. Lurie reeds are SOFTER than V12s (usually by
a half to a whole size,) so if you liked them more, it is
probably because you are using the same number as the V12s, but
getting a softer reed. Try the V12s again, but go get a box a
half size smaller to see if it is a better fit.

Kelly Abraham
Woodwinds - New York City
--- WILLIAM SEMPLE <wsemple@-----.com> wrote:
> I absolutely loved it. Given the amount of playing I am doing
> these days, I
> set it aside until I could work on a reed match. The first
> time I tried the
> V12, I got -- nothing!!
>
> It couldn't have been stuffier. I was horrified.
>
> I am hardly going to give up on this mouthpiece, but if I do I
> will let you
> know.

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