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Author: RogerD
Date: 2003-02-07 18:42
I am in the market for a new mouthpiece. I am over 50 and would describe myself as an intermediate player (meaning I am better than most high school players but nowhere near professional grade).
I know that many over the counter mp's tend to vary in consistency greatly.
Anyone have any advise as to a mp that costs under $100 that can be bought by mail order and used with a Vandoren 3 or 3.5 reed
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Author: Bryan
Date: 2003-02-07 19:17
Walter Grabner makes mouthpieces that fit that description--excellent mouthpieces for $95. He's at www.clarinetxpress.com.
I haven't tried them myself, but Clark Fobes mouthpieces are often recommended here, and his 'Nova' series can be had for under $100--Muncy has them for $80.
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Author: Richard
Date: 2003-02-07 19:21
Roger
Being in the same boat as you (age & experience) and the owner of way to many mouthpieces, I would highly recommend the Vandoren 5RV- Lyre. Either new or form eBay, you can find them for $50-$60 and occasionaly less. They have a medium opening (1.10mm) and medium lay (18mm) and Vandoren recommends a read strength of 3.0/3.5/4.0(traditional) for it.
good luck
Richard
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Author: sinkdraiN
Date: 2003-02-07 19:25
I just ordered a Morgan RM 28 for $100 even from Dave Hoskins at JUNKDUDE.COM. I am very confident that it will dethrone my B45. I have had tremendous sucess with Morgan pieces on sax.
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Author: madvax
Date: 2003-02-07 20:27
Roger,
Try the Hite "J" series mouthpiece. I believe Woodwind and Brasswind has them for around $70.00. Very easy to play, free-blowing, great response, good sound, and designed specifically for a Vandoren #3. Also, he is a sponsor of this site.
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Author: Corey
Date: 2003-02-07 21:59
I can second the Walter Grabner as I currently play his "student model" the Conservatory model which is an excellent mouthpiece! If you ever need a new barrel I also recommend his cocobolo models.
-Corey
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Author: Irwin
Date: 2003-02-08 14:48
I have a Richard Hawkins that was just over $100 and has a wonderful sound. It's also more forgiving with reeds than my other mouthpieces. I use V12 3.5.
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Author: JMcAulay
Date: 2003-02-08 16:16
When you are in the market for a mouthpiece that's unlike the ones you've played before, it's as if you have stepped into a restaurant that offers a lot of dishes you never tasted. Take the time to try all you can. If you don't, you may never find that one that suits you best.
I have a few MPs that I like very well, depending on what I'm playing. But none of them might suit you, so I will not offer them up as recommendations. Using the chart in the WW&BW catalog, look for a piece that's in the same ballpark as something you like, and check out everything you can get your hands on in that general area. Then when you settle on one model, try every one of those you can, so that you find the one you like best. I know of no better way to do it.
And perhaps you should not be so certain that the mouthpiece you eventually select will work best with the reed hardness you have been using. That might change a bit, too.
Regards,
Joh
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