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Author: Barry Vincent
Date: 2009-07-25 00:51
I know this topic has most likely been covered before but I can't pick up any thread when I search. I would like to have a few opinions on the Rico Royal Clarinet mouthpieces. There seems to be a lot of them around. Are they basically a beginners mouthpiece or can they be used for general playing? They are reasonably priced compared to other types.
Skyfacer
Post Edited (2009-07-25 00:52)
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Author: GBK
Date: 2009-07-25 01:34
I know there are some sax players who like the Rico Royal sax mouthpieces , but as far as the clarinet mouthpieces go, The Rico Royal mouthpieces have to be the ABSOLUTE WORST mouthpieces ever offered for sale, anytime, anywhere, any century.
When first marketed in 1986, they were given out by the thousands - free to band directors, most of whom immediately threw them in the trash.
(I had thought I got rid of all of mine - but saw that I still have 4 new ones on the shelf in my studio) I truly hope they are not multiplying ![[wink]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smilie3.gif)
They were Made from Graftonite™ - a graphite/rubber compound and are touted as being almost indestructable. ( Probably a good thing for clumsy beginners)
Thick rails, thick tip, very resistant blowing, badly designed facings (the A7 had a tip opening of 1.40 and a facing length of 20mm), raised reed table, thin sound - nothing good whatsoever about them, except that they bouced when dropped.
Toss it in the landfill where it belongs.
I think that the the half-life of lead is 22 years...GBK
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Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2009-07-25 14:49
Hi,
I use them on tenor sax exclusively (M5 for pit work/jazz and the B5 for concert/ensemble work). I have them for soprano, alto, and bari but just have not had time for a complete evaluation.
But the M5 is really hot on alto. Better than any metal MP I have owned. Always my choice for rock work.
No experience with the clarinet versions.
HRL
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Author: Arnoldstang
Date: 2009-07-25 15:17
The best of the Rico Royal mouthpiece line is the bari sax. The baffle is high enough to give good projection without giving up low note response...which is pretty important on baritone.
Freelance woodwind performer
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Author: William
Date: 2009-07-25 15:24
"Toss it in the landfill where it belongs"
I'm sorry, but arn't our landfills being burdened with too many other non-biodegradable junk as it is. It would be more environmental friendly--as well as musically friendly--put these Rico mpcies in the recycle bin where they will evenually be melted down and made into some more useful, like a trash barrel, perhaps........
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Author: Barry Vincent
Date: 2009-07-26 09:32
OK guys I get the hint Now I just thought of something . I can actually get my hands on two of em, both are A5. I could use them to practice fashioning a new lay on them. You know, a piece of plate glass and various grades of very fine emery paper and some imagination. Bound to completely stuff up in the attempt & completely ruin them . But you know, all the better for the experience. Then again I might just accidently stumble upon an amazing new Clarinet mouthpiece design and become a millionaire selling em . OK ok so I'm getting carried away here, but I can dream can't I ?
Skyfacer
Post Edited (2009-07-26 09:36)
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