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Author: Jason C.
Date: 2000-03-02 21:53
Hi everyone. A little over a week ago a fellow clarinetist "adjusted" my mouthpiece and now it's nowhere near as good as it used to be. The sound now is very small and airy and I'm no longer able to play the technical things I used to be able to play. It's now a struggle to get any kind of sound out and I always feel like I'm fighting the mouthpiece. Is there anything I can do about it or should I just buy a new one (I would prefer the latter). Thanks.
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Author: Joris van den Berg
Date: 2000-03-03 00:11
What exactly where the "adjustments"? Did he change the bore or the surface you put the reed on (I only know the dutch/ german name : baan / bahn). If he/she just ruined your mouthpiece, let him/ her pay for a new one.
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Author: John Scorgie
Date: 2000-03-03 00:23
Jason --
My sympathies. Fools rush in where angels fear to tread. In other words, mouthpiece refacing is not for amateurs. Tolerances are very close, gages must be high precision, and it takes practice to learn just the basics.
It is possible that a good mpce mechanic can fix your piece, depending on how much and what kind of damage has been done. Charges vary, but plan to spend at least $20 - $25 + shipping for a good refacing job. If you mpce was low priced to begin with, better to buy a new one. Sorry.
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Author: Bob Gardner
Date: 2000-03-03 01:40
I was going to ask--how does one adjust a mouthpiece. Mine are all non adjustable. It sounds like your friend (?) just ruined the darn thing. Happy shopping.
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Author: Hiroshi
Date: 2000-03-03 03:32
Such a tragedy might occur when she/he changed tip rail.
How about consulting with Tom Ridenour?
<A HREF=http://home1.gte.net/klarinet/mouthpiece/>Tom Ridenour Clarinet Products</A>
If I were in a same situation, I might try a Jerry Hall mouthpiece with laminar flow treatment now sold by Rovner.(95$)
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