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Re: Pyne Clarion Mouthpiece, Which model?

Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2011-07-05 02:05

Did you buy either of the other (overpriced) mouthpieces she was trying to sell you in April? Everything we said back then:

http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=348107&t=348067

still applies -- only more so. This time she is asking more than you would have to pay to have Pyne custom make a new one for you. If she doesn't even know what mouthpiece she has, how can she know if it's right for you? She does appear to know she doesn't want it. You should also be aware that Pyne mouthpieces are typically asymmetrical -- probably not appropriate for someone at your level. Chet's statement is not quite correct, BTW. According to Pyne's website PK is the bore, not the facing. The facing, which you may have no way of knowing, could be medium close, medium or medium open.

For me (though apparently not for you), the answer is easy. As long as you lack the experience/expertise to evaluate the value and playability of a mouthpiece, you shouldn't be buying one from your teacher. If she's simply offering to sell it but not recommending it, say "no." It's likely not a good mouthpiece for you and it's overpriced. If she is both recommending and selling it, say "no." She has a conflict of interest. You cannot know whether she is selling it to you because she thinks it will be a great mouthpiece for you or because she wants the money. In either case, her asking price is way too high.

And your parents should tell her that if she continues to try to sell you her (or her friend's/colleague's) castoffs (at outrageous prices, into the bargain), that they will be finding you a new teacher. I don't care what orchestra (major or otherwise) she plays with. You should be able to trust her to be acting in YOUR best interests at all times. That's what you pay her for.

Best regards,
jnk

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