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Author: ErinBeaudreau
Date: 2009-02-13 19:54
Hello All!
I have been playing on Clark's 2m* mouthpieces for some time and was curious about the 0m* mouthpiece.
Just wanted to get some opinions! Thanks!
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Author: Iceland clarinet
Date: 2009-02-13 20:59
There is no 0m* listed at his website and 2m* was the only asymmetrical version he offered until he introduced his Europa line which he offers also asymmetrical.
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Author: Ed
Date: 2009-02-13 22:43
I recall seeing these listed a few years ago. Maybe he doesn't make that facing anymore? You might contact him for any info.
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Author: westcoastsound
Date: 2009-02-16 19:52
I just stopped playing on one.
I contacted Fobes years ago about it and said that he has stopped making them.
Last time I checked, Muncy Winds or WWBW had one left in stock.
I like the 0m* for the most part. It takes a lot of air for one to get a real full, round sound though and intonation was a little wonky, but overall it's a good mouthpiece. Not sure if it's worth $200 though.
You should check out the Lomax Symphonie. It plays the same as the 0m*, but for less money. $150 I think. I just recently switched to a lomax l'opera mouthpiece.
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Author: ErinBeaudreau
Date: 2009-02-17 02:36
Hey thanks for the information!
It looks like you're in the sacramento area? I am doing grad work in upstate ny but have lived in california my whole life up until now and boy do I miss it!
Anyway thanks again for sharing!
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Author: Iceland clarinet
Date: 2009-02-17 20:33
Westcoastsound I believe that the reason for the 0m* to take a lot of air to play it is because * in Fobes line stands for asymmetrical. Maybe to make it easier to get a full round sound and it to play more easily you should have to learn how to balance your reeds to that facing.
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