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Ab reeds

Author: Licstic
Date: 2004-01-16 06:50

Maybe a silly question to some. Are Ab reeds smaller than Eb reeds? Or do they share the same mouthpiece?

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Re: Ab reeds

Author: William
Date: 2004-01-16 14:41

Its' been 35 yrs since I played the Ab clarinet on tour with my college band, but as I remember, the Ab mouthpiece is smaller than the Eb and uses a smaller reed (to be "politically correct). However,"back then", during my "devil may care" college days, I just cut a Bb reed to fit the small mpc and wailed away on the Clarinet Polka for 15 high school concerts around the state. If I had to do it now, I would definately try to use an Eb reed--specifically a Legere #3. Those little Ab's are a "hoot" to play--good luck and let us know if the effer reed works.

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Re: Ab reeds

Author: Tom Piercy
Date: 2004-01-16 19:18

Yes, Ab reeds and mouthpieces are smaller than Eb reeds/mouthpieces.

Tom Piercy

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Re: Ab reeds

Author: Clare
Date: 2004-01-17 17:47

Vandoren make reeds specially for the Ab clrinet if you don't fancy cutting them down from Eb or Bb ones.

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Re: Ab reeds

Author: SaraSoda
Date: 2004-01-18 03:07

i have always used Bb reeds for my Eb clarinet, so i don't see why an Eb reed wouldn't work for and Ab clarinet

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