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Author: jacobhardy25
Date: 2013-10-24 20:30
hello all. i am looking at vandoren mouthpieces but on their website i dont see really a big description for the m13 m15 and m30. im looking for one that has a focused sound and is a little more free blowing. i just tried an m13 lyre and i kind of like it but its not as free blowing as i would like it.
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Author: kdk
Date: 2013-10-24 20:45
You just have to try them - there's no other way to make a choice like this. Every mouthpiece ever made for the classical market is claimed by the manufacturer to give you a "focused sound." "A little more free blowing" is completely relative, implying a comparison to something else (that you haven't named) and heavily dependent on reed choice.
In the end it doesn't matter much what anyone (user or maker) says about a piece of equipment. What matter are your comfort level and the aural result when you use it.
Karl
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2013-10-24 22:52
My experience with these mouthpieces does not necessarily match up with the thumbnail description of the tip openings.
Firstly, since you "know" the M13 Lyre, I'd say that I have a similar response to it. The M13 played much more secure and responsive for me (and is the best of this bunch.....for me).
The M13 Lyre is a slightly longer facing which takes away the better qualities of this good basic set of dimensions.
I find the M15 plays LESS resistant than the M13 or M13 Lyre and this is probably due to an even longer lay which makes the system be less resistant (the best and simplest analogy was given to me by Mike Lomax who compared length of lay to strumming a wooden ruler off the edge of a desk. If most of the ruler is sticking out over the edge, the ruler will vibrate BIGGER and SLOWER (long lay - less resistant), but as you expose less ruler, it vibrates SMALLER and QUICKER (shorter lay - more resistant).
The M30 is a weird design and much different from the others mentioned. It not only is a slightly more open mouthpiece, it also features a thicker tip rail and thicker side rails (which add greatly to resistance - more surface area against which to vibrate). This makes the M30 too sluggish in response for my taste.
.................Paul Aviles
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