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Jazz vs. Classical Mouthpieces?

Author: Frightful
Date: 2009-12-04 01:35

I come wondering whether a jazz mouthpiece (i.e. Vandoren 5JB or Pomarcio's jazz model) really makes that much of a difference in tone from a regular, concert mouthpiece (Vandoren 5RV?). I am in desperate need of a new mouthpiece and I really love playing serious jazz (more than classical, but not by much), but of course, in my high school, clarinets cannot participate in the official jazz band, making my concert performances much more prominent.

I have a rather tight budget, so I would like to know exactly how much of a noticeable tone difference there will be if I used a jazz mouthpiece in concert. Even if so, would it be better to play a jazz mouthpiece regardless of the ensemble, or invest my money in a classic one to be used for jazz and concert?

Edit: Oh, and just as a sidenote: has anyone tried the new black crystal Pomarico mouthpieces?

Post Edited (2009-12-04 01:43)

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