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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2005-08-26 23:48
I'm receiving back a mouthpiece that I sent to Walter Grabner for refacing and I'm sure that it'll be a tossup between that one and my Greg Smith as my primary mouthpiece (making the other one a backup). I don't know yet as I haven't received it yet, but I was wondering how many backups the 'average' player might have. Also, whether you keep all your mouthpieces in the same case, or place them seperately in case your case get's bashed up or stolen, etc.
Curiously,
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: RosewoodClarinet
Date: 2005-08-27 00:11
I have 3 Greg Smith mouthpieces as primary ones. 2 Chicago Kaspars and 1 Chedville 1++. I keep them in my case. For music festival I recently went, I carried 2 Kaspars with me. I played the one in the first week and did another one in the second week. After that, I am playing Ched. and working on reeds to find a good one for this mouthpiece......
These are primary mouthpieces. I have so many mouthpieces at home and used to play them. But, since I switched to Greg Smith, I stopped playing them.
RosewoodClarinet
Post Edited (2005-08-27 03:54)
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Author: EEBaum
Date: 2005-08-27 00:19
Have 3 extra... 2 stock Buffets and a 5RV. I just have the stock Buffet in the case in case my Hawkins explodes and HOLY CRAP I need to play notes.
-Alex
www.mostlydifferent.com
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2005-08-27 00:50
I like to think I have a "primary" backup for Bass cl [Poms], Alto cl, Pom and a good HR, sop cls, many, glasses and HR's, "dedicated" to sop cls they work well with ! Have at least 3 each for A and T sax, 2 for bari. Had a close call re: my best Bass mp, when an "idiot" barely missed it with moving HIS music stand, in comm band! UGH , Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2005-08-27 01:47
Maybe that'll help me get over the complex of too many mouthpieces. I can have a primary mouthpiece and a primary backup . . .
Right now I'm looking at two (one will be a primary, one a backup). I'll work from there to find one or two more which I will keep in a seperate case with my backup clarinet. Just in case all hell breaks loose one day and I lose my entire primary setup (vigorously knocks on grenedilla . . . )
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: William
Date: 2005-08-28 00:11
Primary mpc: Chicago Kaspar #14 (bought in 1960).
Backup: (which I always carry in my double case "just in case") Charles Bay Ithica on which he copied my Kaspar #14 facing in 1970.
My "primary" and "backup" mpcs are always carried in my clarinet case and quite often interchange roles as they play about the same, the Bay having (as Artie Shaw might say) more "shout".
I have an Ann Arbor Kaspar that plays almost identical to my Chicago in case both backup/primary mpcs get stolen or damaged--but that one is stored safely at home and does not travel to gigs.
Also, in my assessories drawer(s) is an assortment of other mps, most of which I could play if I had to: Greg Smith Cicero & Ched models, Hawkins, Stowell, vintage Selmer HS**, O'Brians, WWG8s, K10s, Larry Combs #3s, K10s, Ridenour custom (he made me an offer I could not refuse). But these are mainly collecting dust and do not travel to any gigs.
Basically, I've tried a lot of different mpcs over the years, but have mostly played on only one style of clarinet mouthpiece (Kaspar) during my 50+ yrs of trying to play the clarinet. But then, there's always that "next one".......
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2005-08-28 18:26
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What if your backup mouthpiece is a stock mouthpiece? Should I get a better backup? Only if you feel that the stock mouthpiece isn't performance worthy. If when you DO play it you feel as though it sounds good enough to perform on, then keep it! If you don't play it BECAUSE it sounds bad, I'd say look to getting a better backup.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: BelgianClarinet
Date: 2005-08-31 16:13
Must be crazy, but don't have back-up, have been playing 'the mouthpiece' for 10 years now. No careless collegues, not dropped it on ground,... must have been lucky too
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Author: donald
Date: 2005-08-31 19:33
Mr Blumberg makes a very good point
it's not a good idea to keep your "best backup" in your case with your "primary mouthpiece". Sometimes mouthpieces get broken etc so you need a backup, but sometimes cases get stolen/lost (then you've lost yr 2 best mouthpieces). Good to have a backup with you, but not to keep all your eggs in one basket.
keep playing the good tunes
donald
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Author: Carol Dutcher
Date: 2005-08-31 19:51
I have a Vandoren B45 that I use most of the time, a Borbeck that I use some of the time, and the original mouthpiece that came with the R13 that I use some of the time, a Pomarico crystal jazz m.p. that I never use and that's about it. I had another Borbeck but the German Shepherd ate it.
I just got the Peter Spriggs floating ligature which is the greatest! It has changed my tone remarkably, but just can't figure out how. My horn is easier to play and squeaks are gone! It is so pretty and delicate and well made - reminds me of a spider web.
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2005-08-31 20:24
I live in an imaginary world where nothing will ever happen to my good mouthpiece so eventhough I have about seven or more mouthpieces (not counting bass clarinet mouthpieces) I only carry one with me, the Eaton stock mouthpiece.
All my backups are in some boxes in my room and I hope I would be able to find them if something happens to my best mouthpiece (which will not happen).
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Author: Alphie
Date: 2005-08-31 22:37
Always remember when bying mps that you always buy them in pairs. The backup should be as close to the primary one as possible. To only have one mp of the same model is like asking for trouble in case of an accident. I've just swiched to a Viotto German style for my Boehm clarinet. I've just found a matching back up for that one.
Alphie
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2005-08-31 22:43
by the way - my comment applies to everything in life too 
Post Edited (2005-08-31 22:44)
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2005-09-01 02:24
DavidBlumberg wrote:
> by the way - my comment applies to everything in life too
Hmmmmmmm . . . . ![[grin]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smilie5.gif) I think I'll take that advice. But if I get in trouble in one of the places, I'm GOING to point fingers, Dave!!!
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2005-09-01 02:37
You know, stuff like computer backups, financial backups, important papers, etc.
What, the etc. part got you thinking?
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Author: ClarinetGirl312
Date: 2005-09-02 17:47
After having a mouthpiece smashed by a trombone at a marching band event (of course not my good one), I always have at least one backup in every case. I use a B40 lyre, but carry my old M15 as backup for performances, lessons, etc. And I thank Buffet for always giving you the mouthpiece with the clarinet-they have proved to be useful on more than one occasion!
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