Klarinet Archive - Posting 000095.txt from 2003/12

From: Ray Montoro <rmontoro@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Experts opinion regarding Bb clarinet mouthpiece
Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2003 17:38:39 -0500

OK, but the question was which of the two is better, not do you know
anything about mouthpieces.

My guess is that the plastic mouthpiece is better because of
dimensional stability. Over time the blackwood mouthpiece can change
shape because of warping of the wood. It is known that blackwood
clarinets' bores sometimes become oval, not round, because of this
warping.

The plastic mouthpiece will hold its shape better.

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