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Alternative to M30D

Author: dgiacobbe
Date: 2014-07-22 01:58

Hi all,

I'm looking for an alternative to a 30D. It's my go-to, but it also seems like it is a 'false' dark, where the sound is muffled, rather than having a clear sound. It seems like (and I could be wrong) that dynamics suffer because of it. M15's seem pretty small for me, personally, also, and M30's don't have that density of sound that I'd like to have.

I've tried Nick Kuckmeier's pieces, and while the darkness was admirable, though it was almost too much, with virtually no color on Vandoren reeds; Dan Johnston's as well, with mixed results. I've also tried Pynes (lately), and I really enjoy the density in the sound: a BCJX is what I've been testing. I don't know what specifically, but there's something that feels really off-kilter compared to the M30D, though.

Any suggestions? I'd appreciate it!

Daniel

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