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Author: ruben
Date: 2016-08-01 09:38
I wonder what Ramon uses for blanks. Zinner? Probably something different.
rubengreenbergparisfrance@gmail.com
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Author: seabreeze
Date: 2016-08-01 15:35
He used to use other blanks, including Riffaults for a short time, but now he produces his own proprietary blanks, which he says have proven to be far more popular.
Post Edited (2016-08-01 17:06)
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Author: MarlboroughMan
Date: 2016-08-01 17:22
Impressive. I wonder if, in his quest for catholicity, he'll eventually include a jazz line that reproduces the qualities of vintage Brilharts (such as Ebolins and Tonalins c.1940), Selmers (such as the Benny Goodman model), the Leblanc Pete Fountain model, et al.
Not sure there is anything on his list that comes particularly close to the vintage Brillies I play.
Eric
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Author: brycon
Date: 2016-08-01 21:24
Seabreeze, He used to use Zinner blanks as well. I have one that's about five years old; not sure if he's ditched Zinners since then (the last few times I've met with him, he's only done some work on my other mouthpieces).
Eric, I think he's making some jazz sax pieces now. You should email him and express your interest in something for the clarinet.
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Author: MarlboroughMan
Date: 2016-08-01 22:03
Yeah, brycon...we exchanged emails this morning. Seems he has some designs for jazz mouthpieces--different chambers and facings. Good ideas.
For me equipment discussion these days is more about the type of thing Ramon argues for on his website--keeping alive a living tradition of craftsmanship. Personally, I own about twenty vintage pieces that would serve me just fine the rest of my career...it's been at least five years since I've bothered trying anything contemporary (except when I've been asked by a designer to test something and compare it to my vintage stuff as part of their research)...but I'm concerned that certain styles don't become lost for future generations of jazz players...and rooting for those out there like Ramon doing the work.
Eric
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Author: seabreeze
Date: 2016-08-01 22:18
Brycon,
Ramon told me today by email that he no longer uses any "off the shelf blanks," Zinner, Riffault or other. All his blanks now are proprietary and strictly designed by him. That's why I changed the wording of my response to Ruben.
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Author: Jon P
Date: 2016-08-02 21:33
These new models that Ramon is now offering are really fabulous. I've already bought a few of them - I have a couple of his shallow baffle blanks and a couple of the large chamber ones. For me, the sound I'm looking for is with the large chamber design (it's so flexible) though both types are excellent. Beautifully balanced mouthpieces and very solid and stable to play. I recently switched to his H model (as listed on his link at the top of this thread) which I believe is what Ramon plays himself, and I'm having great success with it. In my opinion, there is a unique feeling of safety and security when using Ramon's new blanks, as the response is so easy. Added to this, is a strong core sound and resonance which is ideal for playing in the orchestra. This is a combination of qualities I've haven't experienced before in one single mouthpiece to this degree...and I've been through a lot of stuff over the years....
Definitely worth checking out.
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Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2016-08-03 14:13
I can't seem to see a price list on his website. Am I missing something or do you need to speak with him to get a price?
Thanks,
HRL
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