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Re: reed strength for B40

Author: D Dow
Date: 2003-04-29 13:19

The reason I switched to the Hite is due to the fact I was able to get the resonate sound I like without having to work as hard as I was working on the B40.

I also found the Hite possessed a super even scale with more accurate intonation. Reeds are certainly alot easier to adapt to the Hite D facing. However, if you like playing on an open mouthpiece the Hite is probably a little too close for some players. The Hite is very similar to the response and color of the old Chedeville Lealandais pieces.

That being said, the B40 is a superb mouthpiece, and be sure to find the right reed and response and tone of the B40 is excellent!! You may have to pull out a bit with the B40....

David Dow

Post Edited (2003-05-05 15:56)

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