Klarinet Archive - Posting 000137.txt from 2009/03

From: kurtheisig@-----.net
Subj: Re: [kl] Sqeaking
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:20:33 -0400

Michael,

I WILL admit that I do balance my reeds. That is important with any reed.

The chances that a music store will know anything about mthpcs is near nil. Take it to one of us on the list that is a mthpc maker. However, with a 2-5 power glass, or just take to a drugstore and look at it through 3.25 glasses, you can easily see distortions or chips in the rails. You won't see warpage, but you can spot chips.

Several of us make mthpcs, and I think you will find that a fine hand-made mthpc is much better than a commercial one.

You can contact me to try mine at

(831) 425-5658

Kurt

-----Original Message-----
>From: Michael and Linda Marmer <mlmarmer@-----.com>
>Sent: Mar 27, 2009 10:09 PM
>To: klarinet@-----.org
>Subject: Re: [kl] Sqeaking
>
>Thanks again, as I am not sure if the reed is the problem, since I used 4
>and 5's as a kid.
>
>But I will try the original Buffet Mouthpiece I have, as that is horrible.
>
>The mouthpiece I have is a Vandoren 2RV as I think that is no longer made.
>I am not expert enough to see if it warped or chipped as to me, it looks
>fine, but I will take it to my shop to get there opinion. Hopefully they
>will give me a honest opinion as not to sell a mouthpiece if not needed.
>
>Mike
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <kurtheisig@-----.net>
>To: <klarinet@-----.org>
>Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 10:03 PM
>Subject: Re: [kl] Sqeaking
>
>
>>I use 5's --Vandoren Blue box, 20 years aged. I am not young. It is no
>>work.
>>
>> Kurt
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>>>From: Mike Vaccaro <mike@-----.com>
>>>Sent: Mar 27, 2009 9:59 PM
>>>To: klarinet@-----.org
>>>Subject: Re: [kl] Sqeaking
>>>
>>>Check the mouthpiece for warpage and try Rico Reserve reeds. You should
>>>not
>>>have to go higher the a 4 unless you like to work really hard. That's a
>>>young mans game.
>>>
>>>
>>>Mike Vaccaro
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>>From: "MICHAEL MARMER LINDA MARMER" <mlmarmer@-----.net>
>>>Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 6:30 PM
>>>To: <klarinet@-----.org>
>>>Subject: [kl] Sqeaking
>>>
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I am amatuer in the clarinet world, as I have a question about a weird
>>>> sqeak.
>>>>
>>>> I have picked up the clarinet the last several years in attempt to play
>>>> again. I have been going strong since January. I took professional
>>>> lessons as a kid from 1963 to 1973. I have a R-13 from 1970 that is in
>>>> great shape, as I had it in the shop this January, had some pads
>>>> replaced,
>>>> keys checked out, etc.
>>>>
>>>> I use Mitchell Lurie premium reeds. When I was a kid, I use number 5.
>>>>
>>>> I went from 2, to 3 now 4 this year.
>>>>
>>>> With the 4's, I get this weird squeak, like it is internal, like a
>>>> mouse,
>>>> very short. The more mouthpiece I put into my mouth, it is better.
>>>> It
>>>> is mainly in the upper register. I never had this problem before.
>>>> Do
>>>> I need to bring it back in for a look over? Any suggestions will be
>>>> greatly appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Mike Marmer
>>>>
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