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 Mouthpiece question
Author: ito 
Date:   2010-03-22 04:48

I have a mouthpiece that have the following facing (1.15 x 21.5),do anyone know what size of reed will this mouthpiece range from,for example (2.5,3,3.5), (3,3.5,4)

Please do tell me if you know about this..thanks

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 Re: Mouthpiece question
Author: Dan Shusta 
Date:   2010-03-22 06:42

ito:

Perhaps this might help: http://www.vandoren.fr/en/mentonniere.html

IMO, a 21.5 would be considered a Long facing.

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 Re: Mouthpiece question
Author: RoBass 
Date:   2010-03-22 07:31

The numbers of each manufacturer only represent nearby the same stepping inside his own series. There's no general stiffness-number-correlation. One example: the Rico Royal series starts with 1,5 and ends with 5. The comparable Vandorens starts the same number, but the stiffness of a 2,5-reed could be compared to a 3-3,5 of Rico Royal. The Vandoren reeed seems to be harder with the same number.

For long facings (this is nearly long) you should choice a weaker reed like 2 or 2,5 if you play otherwise 3-4 on medium or short MPC.

kindly
Roman

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 Re: Mouthpiece question
Author: Ed Palanker 
Date:   2010-03-22 13:28

It depends on how much mouthpiece you take into your mouth and how much pressure you apply to the reed. I suggest you try a few numbers in the middle, like a 3 or 3.5 reed and adjust from there. Everyone plays differently so what works for one person may not work the same for you. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com

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