Klarinet Archive - Posting 000266.txt from 2011/06

From: "Bill Hausmann" <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Comparison charts
Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:26:32 -0400

The WWBW list is about as complete as any I know. Of course, tip openings
do not tell the whole story. Facing lengths are also critically important,
and nobody I know of charts those. For example, the B45, according to the
charts, has a relatively open tip. But since it has a long facing, the
effect, as it presents itself to the reed, is the same as a medium
opening/medium lay.

Speaking of Vandoren mouthpieces, I have finally discovered one that I can
play in tune in the altissimo register: the M30. I don't know what is
different about it, but it works for me, where no other Vandoren, and I have
tried many, does.

Bill Hausmann

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

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rachel
> Subject: [kl] Comparison charts
>
> I'm having trouble finding charts to compare tip openings of
> mouthpieces across different brands. I'm looking for closer mouthpieces
> for my Eb and bass clarinets than what I have. I went to a close setup
> on my Bb/A this year and the switch is working very well, so I'd like
> to see if that improves the sound of my other clarinets as well. I
> looked at the charts at WWBW, but there are a lot of mpcs missing. Can
> someone point me in the right direction?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Rachel
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