Klarinet Archive - Posting 000088.txt from 2003/12

From: "Sue Raycraft" <raycraft@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Experts opinion regarding Bb clarinet mouthpiece
Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2003 13:32:12 -0500

> Will any clarinet expert will give opinion which mouthpiece for Bb
clarinet
> is better:
>
> 1. Mouthpiece made of African Black Wood
> 2. Mouthpiece made of Plastic

I am FAR from being an expert but I do know there is more to a mouthpiece
than what it is made of.

Hard rubber is the preferred material for most players, but just because a
mouthpiece is made from hard rubber doesn't mean it is a good one. There
are good and lousy examples of wood and plastic models, too. There are
also glass (okay..."crystal"...that sounds more elegant) and metal
mouthpieces available...

Clark Fobes' Debut is a good example of a plastic (acrylic) mouthpiece that
plays better than many hard rubber ones!!!!

Sue

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