Author: Bob Barnhart ★2017
Date: 2010-10-05 16:17
I recently tried an M30 Lyre and wrote about it on another thread. While it shares the sound of the M30, it seems to have better control (hold) without significantly greater resistance. It also seems to have a warmer sound than the 5RV Lyre. Along with others who have tried the M30 Lyre, I found that it takes a softer reed than the M30--a VD V12 3.5 worked well for me, whereas I would probably play a 4.0 on the M30.
I also play the B40 Lyre which for me is completely different from the regular B40. If you want a bit more resistance to aid control, this is a mouthpiece worth trying as well. It tunes better than the M30s (which seem to play a bit low, as does the M30 Lyre) and has a denser, more powerful sound (which is why I use it for Orchestral work). Since it is a bit more open than the M30 and has more resistance, I play V12s in the range 3.25-3.5.
I would take advantage of the Van Doren lineup to try a few alternatives so that you can get a better idea of what you are looking for. If you still want something better, you will have a better basis for evaluating the more expensive, hand-made mouthpieces.
Bob
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