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Author: rabbit09876
Date: 2008-02-13 02:22
My teacher just gave me a Johnson H3. What ligature/reed combination will work best? I want a dark tone that projects and is clear. Thanks,
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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2008-02-13 13:49
WONderful mouthpiece.
I liked a Vandoren V12 #4 shaved down to balance the tip on mine.
If yours is like mine, it has an asymmetric facing - so a well balanced reed will play best. I also liked the Rigotti Gold reed, #3.5 with the tip trimmed.
I did NOT find it friendly to my Legere synthetic reed - go figure.
The maker of your mouthpiece, is something of a cranky genius.
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Author: Ed
Date: 2008-02-13 15:14
I had one for a while and found that the asymmetrical facing was difficult for me to fit reeds to. Evenly balanced reeds did not work, as the two rails are different. I did find that I needed something that was pretty free and responsive, especially at the tip, as there is a little resistance built into this type of facing/mouthpiece. Ultimately, it was not the right set up for me.
I know some players who love them and sound great on them. Tom Martin in the BSO uses one and he is a fabulous player. You might consider contacting Dan Johnston and seeing what he suggests for reeds.
Post Edited (2008-02-13 15:15)
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Author: mnorswor
Date: 2008-02-13 15:17
Tom Martin plays on a B45 for his Bb/A clarinets and a Johnston only on Eb.
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