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Author: malaikadog
Date: 2014-02-28 03:15
Hi All:
I'm new to this forum. I broke my treasured crystal mouthpiece... I've been using it for 20 years. It said "GG Italy" on it ... also "WB crystal rock"....
I've been trying other mouthpieces but can't get the same sound. Anybody have any ideas of what to try - and/or places in the NY/NJ/Mass area I can go to try some mouthpieces out? Thanks...
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Author: fskelley
Date: 2014-02-28 03:41
That's so sad! My deepest sympathies.
You didn't say how badly it broke. I have seen photos on this forum of repairs to crystal mouthpiece breaks on the bottom end- that happens a lot. On the other hand, if it completely shattered... Well, who knows what miracles might be possible if you have all the pieces.
Perhaps you can show us photos of the damage. Somebody here might know what to do.
Stan in Orlando
EWI 4000S with modifications
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Author: Caroline Smale
Date: 2014-02-27 23:12
Pomarico of Italy are probably the most known maker for Crystal mouthpieces these days and have a range of facings.
Try their website for starters - I would imagine there are quite a few stockists in the USA.
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2014-02-28 02:33
The GG (named after clarinetist Efraim Guigui, if I recall correctly, though my spelling of his name may be off) was made by Pomarico. As suggested, you can get Pomaricos readily in the U.S., try a few and you'll be back in business in no time. The bigger internet retailers carry them.
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Author: MichaelW
Date: 2014-02-28 15:52
Glass mouthpieces love to slip out of the metal ligature when you hold them there and inevitably turn their tip downward and aim at the next hard object such as a metal lamp stand. That's how I lost my Pomarico Ruby.
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Author: ThatPerfectReed
Date: 2014-02-28 22:41
Peter:
Maybe some good news?
A "trillion years ago"--and perhaps given your Sarasota Springs locale (at least that's your IP address) you'll smile when I tell you this--the NYS School Music Association had its yearly conference at the now defunct Concord Hotel in Kiamesha Lake, NY, not that far from you.
At that time I remember buying a Crystal mouthpiece from Fred Weiner, of Weiner Music with markings not unlike the ones you've mentioned (and yes, I think it was a Pomarico). Again, it was a long time ago, so my memory may be a bit off. The mouthpiece's taper and tip opening was not unlike a Vandoren B45.
I don't use it, and will be glad to dig for it--but no promises I'll find it. If I do, it's yours. Consider my act positive karma: you'll pay it forward to someone else.
In the meantime, check with Weiner Music online. They may have, or be able to get it. (Fred no longer runs the business--his wife, I believe does.) Though they have always given me great service, I bear no conflict of interest with suggesting you reach out to them.
In addition, Muncy Winds and WWBW may be helpful.
Should you care to drive--as if I have to tell you--I suspect it about a 3+ hour drive in each direction from you to Weiner, which is in Mineola, Nassau County, Long Island, in NY. Their storefront presence (as opposed to internet sales) goes by the name of Poppy's Music. Call ahead.
Best of luck.
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Author: ThatPerfectReed
Date: 2014-02-28 22:48
Found it..and yes, it is a Pomarico....I'm taking this conversation offline with you at your email address of record on the bboard. If you prefer another email address to be reached at, change your address of record on the bboard's records, and reflect the fact that you have done that here..in the public forum ![[grin]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smilie5.gif)
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Author: ABerry
Date: 2014-03-02 09:17
Peter,
Your spelling of the last name, Guigui is correct, his first name was Efrain.
I was fortunate to study with Guigui for 3 1/2 years at Johnson State College in Vermont and then play under him for another 3 years in the Dartmouth Symphony.
Allan
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