Klarinet Archive - Posting 000360.txt from 2006/03

From: Peter Stoll <peterstoll2000@-----.ca>
Subj: [kl] sound question
Date: Sun, 19 Mar 2006 20:36:38 -0500

Hi everyone,

I hope y'all don't mind, I could use some group wisdom
here. I'm a professional player and getting a
reasonable amount of work, but have always felt
dissatisfied with my sound. I've come to notice that
many of the players around here whom I respect in this
regard are using a fairly close mouthpiece (ie.the
Vandoren M30 et al) with reeds in the 4 to 4 1/2
range. But whenever I've tried this combination
myself, a very thin sound results. Same thing with
some of the custom pieces from the major makers.

I've resorted for the last few years to using a B40 13
(low pitch) with V12 4 1/2's. Chadash barrel on a
Buffet Prestige RC. I've played most of the brands of
clarinets out there, and more mouthpieces than I ever
want to remember :)

Now I know that one size doesn't fit all, but I just
don't feel I'm getting the depth and centre I hear in
others. I don't think I'm biting an unusual amount,
but I'm starting to think there may be a certain type
of facial physionomy that lends itself to making the
best characteristic tone on the instrument, and that
you may just be out of luck if you didn't win that
particular genetic lottery.

I'm reluctant to keep chasing every piece of equipment
on the planet without a clearer sense of direction to
embark on. My tonal ideals would be along the lines of
David Shifrin and Larry Combs. If anyone has any
reactions or comments, I'd be interested!

Thanks a lot,

Peter

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