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How far is too far to pull out?

Author: CSmith2007
Date: 2015-03-27 19:38

Hello Again,

I recently purchased a 96XXX R13. I love it! Hoever, this had lead to some other equipment changes from my E11. The main change being the mouthpiece. I had a Vandoren M13 on my E11, which I loved, but it plays 20 cents flat across the entire R13, pushed in.

I purchased an M15, tuned to 442 to remedy this. But that was a nuclear option! Now I pull out 2 or 3mm. Is this too far to pull out? I think this gives me flexibility to tune my instrument based on the the environment. For example, if the practice room/concert hall is cold, I can start pushed-in and pull out over time.

Is this approach crazy? I don't plan on playing in Europe. Should I send this piece back for an M15 tuned to 440? What do you think?

Thanks!

Chane Smith

Director - Instrumental Music
Glenwood Sprgs. MS and HS
Glenwood Springs, CO.

Post Edited (2015-03-27 19:41)

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