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 "C" mouthpiece reeds
Author: Nathan 
Date:   2006-09-06 14:28

This was inspired by the recent post on C clarinets. I realize that one can use a Bb mouthpiece, but that some makers also create a specific C mpc. My question then is, what kind of reeds does one use on a C mpc? I would assume Bb, but didn't know forsure. Also, for those that have used a C mpc, is it a drastically different feel in size (I realize thats a subjective question, but am curious anyways). Thanks.



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 Re: "C" mouthpiece reeds
Author: GBK 
Date:   2006-09-06 15:14

The C clarinet will play perfectly fine with a Bb mouthpiece, but there are players who feel that a dedicated C mouthpiece is a better choice.

There are a few mouthpiece makers who produce a true C clarinet mouthpiece. The C mouthpiece table is about 2mm(?) shorter and the interior volume dimensions are different.

You can use your current reeds on a C clarinet mouthpiece...GBK

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 Re: "C" mouthpiece reeds
Author: tictactux 2017
Date:   2006-09-06 15:53

GBK wrote:

> You can use your current reeds on a C clarinet mouthpiece...GBK

Spoilsport. I was about to ramp up a million-dollar business... [tongue]

--
Ben

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Author: GBK 
Date:   2006-09-06 16:38

tictactux wrote:

> GBK wrote:
>
> > You can use your current reeds on a C clarinet
> mouthpiece...GBK
>
> Spoilsport. I was about to ramp up a million-dollar business...
> [tongue]


You could always sell A clarinet reeds.

Guaranteed, someone will eventually buy them. [wink] ...GBK

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 Re: "C" mouthpiece reeds
Author: diz 
Date:   2006-09-06 23:06

Glenn, do you own one? I'd be mildly surprised if you didn't and if so, do you play it much?

Without music, the world would be grey, very grey.

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Author: GBK 
Date:   2006-09-07 02:00

Diz...Yes, I have a very nice 1986 (282xxx) silver plated R13 C clarinet.

As you know, MANY orchestra and opera works call for C clarinet. (try doing Mozartiana without one and you'll soon see why it is needed)

I even own and use a C clarinet mouthpiece [wink] ...GBK

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 Re: "C" mouthpiece reeds
Author: Bob Phillips 
Date:   2006-09-07 14:35


tictactux,
the million dollars may have already been made by the c-clarinet mpc makers.

Bob Phillips

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 Re: "C" mouthpiece reeds
Author: Steve Epstein 
Date:   2006-09-09 06:46

There's still the special cork grease for C's you need to buy...

Steve Epstein

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 Re: "C" mouthpiece reeds
Author: tictactux 2017
Date:   2006-09-11 19:25

Steve Epstein wrote:

> There's still the special cork grease for C's you need to buy...

Bah. I'll be selling energy crystals to be put into cases. Rose Quartz for études, Aquamarine for Händel, ...

--
Ben

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