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Re: Thoughts on M30D?

Author: NBeaty
Date: 2011-11-15 22:30

The M30 design is one that is not my favorite for several reasons. Generally they are:

1) The tip opening is 1.15, which is vastly more open than the range I stay within (0.96-1.04). The resistance from such a large tip is not preferable and I don't find anything beneficial from this aspect of the design.

2) The facing length is what I would refer to as extreme. The long length is used to remove some of the inherent resistance in the large tip opening, which gives it a more comfortable blow-through than the B45, which has a shorter facing and more resistance. This length, IMO, forces the player to bite more than what should be necessary to gain response and focus.

3) The rails are too thick to accomidate quickness in response and flexibility of sound.

4) The usual reed requirement for a 1.15 tip would be something in the range of 2.5-3, maybe 3.5 depending on the type of reed. The facing length, although it removes some of the resistance, does just enough to allow players to use reeds that are too hard. People generally will use the stronger reed to provide the focus and stability that is lost with the somewhat extreme facing.

5) MOST IMPORTANTLY:

Most players have to use excessive embouchure pressure, reed strength, and air pressure just to get the mouthpiece to respond and sound clearly. Mouthpieces should be ready to respond quickly with a resonant and clear sound that will leave our embouchure style and air stream to be flexibile to create beautiful music, which IMO is not possible if you're having to use force to get the mouthpiece to function.

So- the question is: What does the M30 or M30 D do that a more comfortable and efficient design could not?

I'm very ineterested to hear people's thoughts on this topic!

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