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Author: Squeaky
Date: 2000-05-12 09:47
Has anybody tried out the new 'Nigun' model from Pomarico?How does it compare with the other pomarico crystals?
From the discussions, it seems that many ppl who use crystal seem to favour pomarico. Can anyone tell me the difference between the different models like Nigun, emerald,ruby or sapphire? Are these pomarico mouthpieces resistant to play with? Is it ture that one tires easily when using crystal compared with using rubber mpcs?
Any suggestion on which pomarico model is good? Thank you for your time. = )
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Author: William
Date: 2000-05-13 03:52
Pamarico's have a good sound, but are quite resitant (stuffy). Most people that I know of who use crystal mps play on O'Brians. I've tried lots of crystals but still prefer most hard rubber models--currently playing a LeBlanc K-10 and a custom model by my old clarinet professor.
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Author: Luis Felipe
Date: 2000-05-13 08:55
Hi,
I would like to inform you that I play a Pomarico Ruby bought during a visit in Italy, and very satisfied for its sound. Recently I bought a Nigun from "Int'l Suppliers", and noticed that the emission of the sound is easier, mantaining a nice sound. I can use harder reeds on it. If you'll decide to buy one of them, I'll like to exchange opinions!!
L.
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Author: Pomarico
Date: 2000-05-13 09:01
Dear Squeaky,
Thank you for your interest. We would like to give you some information about our mouthpieces, as per your message. the Nigun was recently created to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our Foundation; we would like to tell you that the opening of this model is between our Emerald and Ruby models (which openings sizes can be found on our web pages at: www.pomaricompieces.com). If you need more detailed information about the Nigun, please, give us your address, and we will be happy to send you some catalogues about it.
PS A Tip if you never played on crystal before: even if two mouthpieces have the same opening, on crystal you have to play with a different reed as on hard rubber.
Pomarico
Customer Service
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Author: Cathy
Date: 2000-05-14 15:17
I've found that once I got used to playing on my crystal mouthpiece that I got no more winded on it than any other mouthpiece. Hope this helps! Cathy
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Author: Dave Spiegelthal
Date: 2000-05-17 19:14
The amount of wind needed to play a mouthpiece, regardless of material, is entirely a function of the facing (tip opening, length, and shape of curve), the chamber size and shape, and the bore (relative to that of the instrument to which the mouthpiece is attached). The only parameters affected by the choice of material are durability, resistance to dimensional changes with changes in temperature, resistance to other environmental conditions such as exposure to sunlight and aging, and the 'feel' in the mouth. Personally, I play refaced Pomarico crystal mouthpieces on both soprano and bass clarinets --- not because of any differences in sound or response compared to hard rubber mouthpieces with identical facings and interior designs, but because I like the look and feel of crystal, and its resistance to scratching and temperature variations. But one always has to be careful with crystal -- it chips and fractures very easily. Drop it, or knock it against something hard, and the mouthpiece is history.
By all means, try some Pomarico crystal mouthpieces -- they're nice.
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