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Author: ron wise
Date: 2000-04-06 22:35
I have searched the forum and now more confused. If I am looking for a less resistance freer blowing mouth piece with bright and loud sound. Do I go for wider tip with a softer reed or closer tip with harder reed? and what about the facing? Do I want long or short facing? How will that affect the free blowing bright tone and reed selection? I don't know the tip and facing of my current mouth piece but the VandoranV12 #3 seems to be the right strengh for my embrachure muscle strength. Also, if I decide on maybe a Vandoran B45, do I have to try out several because they are all different? Music stores will let you do that? I don't think there is anyone in my area who can adjust clarinet mouth pieces to custom fit. I would be willing to pay more, I think, if I were guaranteed it would work for me but I can't afford to experiment by buying expensive mouth pieces. How much are the hand made mouth pieces discussed occasionally in the forum? Thanks for any help.
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Author: Karel Vahala
Date: 2000-04-07 03:02
I bought a Greg Smith nouthpiece long-distance from Australia, after a brief description of my need (beginner) and received a beautifully performing mouthpiece for $150.
Because of the distance I could not try several, but I have no regrets with my purchase. Good luck, Karel.
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Author: beejay
Date: 2000-04-08 13:44
Ron,
My own recent experience might be of some help. I was looking for exactly the same qualities that you are. I had a Vandoren B45, but wasn't totally happy with it because though I was happy with the sound, I found it hard to blow freely. I therefore went to a well-stocked music store and tried the 5RV, the B40, the B45 dot and the B45 lyre. The lyre was exactly what I was looking for. It has an open tip, and with VD 2 1/2 reeds it produces a rounded and big sound, but can also be played delicately. But I tried six different seemingly identical lyre models before deciding on one. They all played differently and some didn't suit me at all. You might find that having changed your mouthpiece, you might have to change the ligature as well. The Rovner performs well with my old B45 but sounds stuffy with the new mouthpiece.
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Author: ron wise
Date: 2000-04-10 12:46
Thanks beejay. That does help. I guess I am just going to have to try a few. Does anyone have experience with the 'New'? "13" Vandoran mouthpieces pitched for American 440? I haven't heard them mentioned.
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Author: beejay
Date: 2000-04-10 20:46
The 13 models are not generally sold here (in Paris), but you should also be aware that VD make both classic cut and profile 88 mouthpieces, the latter having a more shallow aspect. I bought the classic, but depending on your embouchure, you might find the 88 is more suited to you. Don't you sometimes think there's too much choice in this world?
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