Author: Joe M.
Date: 2015-03-08 00:30
Thank you for that. I am well aware that great gear won't make up for bad technique which is why I practice so much and pay for a teacher. But I always found in the many fields which I have either mastered or dabbled-in that no amount of technique will overcome bad equipment.
Each upgrade I have had so far made it easier for me to play or dramatically improved my playing. The Selmer Recital is the exception in a sense because I find it much harder to play than the R13, but it has such a beautiful sound that it's well worth the effort.
As far as reeds are concerned, I have progressed from Rico standard 1.5 to Rico Royal 2, Vandoren Traditional 2, 2.5, Vandoren V12 3 and, having recently tried a couple of V12s at 3.5, I bought a box of them at the same time as my new barrel.
I like the V12s as they are easier to play than the Traditional (even when you match strengths) and most of them work right out of the box. But the traditional has a better, more focused sound for me and I have ten 3.5s ready to go if and when I can maintain the airflow.
I am very pleased with my M15, which I got after a suggestion from David (WhitePlainsDave) in another thread here. It plays well on both the R13 and the Recital. But I will borrow an M30 and an M30lyre and try the MoBa again. I love the sound and look of that thing and I am sure I will eventually own one.
My regards to your son as well. His experiences will help me with my music.
Post Edited (2015-03-08 09:47)
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