Klarinet Archive - Posting 000246.txt from 2003/08

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Mouthpiece questions
Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 09:15:49 -0400

At 11:20 PM 8/9/2003 -0400, NoName4882 (James) wrote:
>...I would recommend that if you haven't already bought some mouthpieces
>and if you're set on Vandoren, try ordering mouthpieces for trial from
>both Woodwind and Brasswind and International Music Suppliers. Stock
>mouthpieces vary so much in quality that you need a bunch to try out, and
>if you're on top of everything, you can usually send the mouthpieces back
>before it ends up on your credit card. You can also mix in a couple
>different models this way. I find that the M15 (13 or regular) works well
>for stiff reeds. ...

Be careful here. It sounds as if you are advocating buying a mouthpiece
that will match the reed strength you wish to use. That is putting the
cart before the horse. Use the reed strength that works for the
mouthpiece, and if it is a little less stiff than what your buddies use,
you need not feel wimpy about it. But don't buy a shirt because it matches
some old buttons you have. You can always buy new buttons.

That being said, however, trying out more than one of the same model of
stock mouthpiece, if possible, is a good idea. And try them with several
different strength reeds!

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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