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Author: dtclarinet ★2017
Date: 2010-03-15 18:00
Excellent article, Sacha! I agree with everything you write about Brad Behn's Vintage mouthpieces.
As Principal Clarinetist with the Columbus Symphony (Ohio), I have played Vintages for several years now, and own 4 of them. I don't play all four, but I have collected them because I feel that Brad is truly creating a mouthpiece which will supplant the cultish seeking of old mouthpieces for their "magical" sound.
Many players play on some antique mouthpiece, Kaspar, Lelandais, Chedeville, etc. People are willing to pay $500-1000 for these old mouthpieces, even if they don't end up playing them!
The problem with the old ones is that they have often been refaced many times, or the pitch is very high, or low. And they often tend to sound bright to my ears.
But many people, myself included, feel that these old mouthpieces really do have something magical in the sound! I have a Lelandais which has fallen prey to age, and I have tried to replace it for years. Brad's mouthpieces are heading toward replacing the need for these old mouthpieces. And they play better in tune, have better response, etc.
I like to think of the Behn Vintage models at top notch cars like BMW or Mercedes or Porche. You pay a lot for a car which has power, ease, flexibility, and high quality. And sometimes they take some time to learn to drive well because they are so responsive and powerful, and you have to learn to be a more sensitive driver to handle them. It is the same with Behn Vintage mouthpieces.
I work closely with Brad and am familiar with all the Vintage models, and I truly believe they are as good, if not better than any antique famous name.
And Brad's professional demeanor is world class. He has always responded to any request I have made. He is patiently willing to discuss in detail all aspects of the mouthpiece, tone, response, pitch, colors, and what I seek in it, to help me find the best mouthpiece possible for me.
Sincerely,
David Thomas
David Thomas
Principal Clarinetist
Columbus Symphony Orchestra
Blog- TheBuzzingReed.com
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