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Re: Bass Clarinet Mouthpiece

Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2010-06-05 15:08

I play a Selmer C# and have been very successful in my teaching when recommending them to students. I don't like the B45 either on bass. They can be inconsistent though, as I've discovered are all mouthpieces no matter who makes them. I suggest you try several of what ever type you try. Most of the time I have people send them to Dave McClune to "voice" properly if they aren't completely satisfied with the ones they try, in which case I suggest picking the best of at least 3 or 4 and sending it to him. Or you can get one that he's already voiced directly from him. I prefer choosing the best one first and then sending it if necessary. My back up is a Forbes RR facing which plays very much like the Vandoren-McClune C*. There are other good ones as well so if you're inclined you should try as many as you can. If you're not I don't think you will go wrong with a C* and can always get it voiced later when you're more experienced. That will be the same with whatever you get because as you become more proficient on the bass your needs will probably change. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com

PS. I have some good hints on playing bass on my website if you're interested in check it out, it's free of course.

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