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Author: Kent12
Date: 2009-03-25 00:52
So, I'm a beginner for clarinet, and I am going to buy a new mouthpiece. Right now, I'm trying to decide between a Hite Premiere and a Fobes Debut. Any advice??? Or suggestions?
Post Edited (2009-03-25 02:12)
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Author: Ed
Date: 2009-03-25 01:03
Both are good, but I prefer the Fobes. Great mouthpiece.
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2009-03-25 01:11
What is the clarinet you're playing? The Hite or the Debut are both good choices for beginners. I would also recommend you get a Rovner ligature.
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Author: Kent12
Date: 2009-03-25 02:11
I'm playing a 1960s Evette & Schaeffer model. Incidentally, the Hite is 19.89 USD, while the Debut is selling for 29.99. I have already settled for a Rovner ligature.
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Author: Kent12
Date: 2009-03-25 02:19
While I'm at it, might I ask which kind of Rovner ligature is most recommended? I've got my eye on either a MKIII, and EVO-5, or a Light or Dark Rovner ligature. I assume any of these will fit on the two specified mouthpieces?
Post Edited (2009-03-25 02:22)
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Author: weberfan
Date: 2009-03-25 03:08
Kent12,
Assume you are an adult who has not played before, is that correct?
Do you have a teacher? It's always helpful to get some advice on mouthpieces and reed strengths. And you might try both mouthpieces before you buy to see which you prefer.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2009-03-25 04:44
I like the rovner ligature cause it's pretty much foolproof. Hard to break anything or REALLY overtighten it. Plus, it's easy to keep the mouthpiece from getting scratched, and the simplicity of ONE screw to tighten, untighten is awesome.
I'd go regular 'ol rovner. No evo, no MKIII. At least for beginning.
Alexi
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Author: kdk
Date: 2009-03-25 12:29
As to which mouthpiece, try both and decide for yourself. You will probably do equally well on either, so it may come down to which feels better with the reed you use to try them.
Rovner dark ligatures tend to produce a more covered - to my ears duller - sound than many other ligatures on the market. I was for a time using the Rovner EVO-5 very happily, although I've gone back to an old fashioned metal Bonade since then. Again, as a beginner you will play just as well with almost any ligature, and choosing among different Rovners may be a matter of buying a couple of different ones and trying them yourself.
Karl
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Author: Matt Locker
Date: 2009-03-25 13:45
I have a Hite Premier which is a very nice mpc. I only stopped using it when I upgraded to a Greg Smith. The Hite is still my backup.
For ligatures I'd say buy a Luyben & save yourself some money. I have been using my Luyben now for about 5 years I guess. I have tried a couple of the Rovners as well as other similar ligatures and none of them are any better, IMO of course.
MOO,
Matt
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Author: johnniegoldfish
Date: 2009-03-25 14:07
Last week I went to my Local music dealer (Ellis Music, Royalton, VT) and they had a kit of about 12 mouthpieces. My background is about 8 years as a kid playing and returned last year after a 30 yr. recess. I found the option to try so many varying mouthpieces a real eye opener, for me the VD M15 has a great feel and still leaves me with the feeling that I am going to get even more out of it as I play. However the large selection was the real key for me in getting a two hour education in mouthpieces. Also I had a very clarinet player with me for the details.
Enjoy
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Author: cxgreen48
Date: 2009-03-25 14:12
I agree with the suggestion of getting a Luyben ligature instead of a Rovner. Comparing it against my Rovner Dark, the Luyben enables much better articulation and easier dynamic expression. Plus, the Luyben is cheaper :P
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Author: Kent12
Date: 2009-03-25 23:24
Is the Fobes much better, or are they about equal?
Post Edited (2009-03-25 23:26)
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Author: Kent12
Date: 2009-03-25 23:25
Okay, thanks for all of the input. Right now, I'm leaning towards the Fobes, but I'm now stuck between the dark Rovner or the Luyben. Anyone who has tried both - comparisons, please? If they are about the same, I'm going with the Luyben because it's cheaper (8.99 as opposed to 15.99 - almost half price)
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Author: Kent12
Date: 2009-03-25 23:30
I read in reviews of the Luyben ligature that it tends to wear out after about a year. Does anyone know anything about this?
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Author: Pappy
Date: 2009-03-26 00:05
Kent12 wrote:
> I read in reviews of the Luyben ligature that it tends to wear
> out after about a year. Does anyone know anything about this?
I have a few ligatures - Rovners, BG's. I have 4 or 5 Luybens. One is 35 years old. Works like a champ! Using the Rovner MKIII most often now but you get very good control with a simple Luyben.
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Author: cxgreen48
Date: 2009-03-26 00:39
Well I have both the Rovner dark ligature and the Luyben ligature.
Quoting myself...
"I agree with the suggestion of getting a Luyben ligature instead of a Rovner. Comparing it against my Rovner Dark, the Luyben enables much better articulation and easier dynamic expression. Plus, the Luyben is cheaper :P"
And about wearing out after a year? How do you wear out a flexible-ish plastic ligature? I've used it for marching band and sat on it several times... still seems to be in "like new" condition still.
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Author: Matt Locker
Date: 2009-03-26 19:30
My Luyben is about 5 yrs old and it just gets better in my opinion.
MOO,
Matt
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