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Author: AAAClarinet
Date: 2015-11-15 00:27
For about a month I have been playing on a mouthpiece that I sent to Brad Behn for refacing. The mouthpiece was a studio series Backun MET model. When I got the mouthpiece I first noticed that the tip rail was uneven, it was shorter on the left and got thicker towards the right side. The mouthpiece played OK, but was a bit slow with articulation. I think because of the tip rail.
I decided to send it to Mr. Behn. I told him I wanted easier articulation and more presents in the sound. I wanted a mouthpiece with power and vibrance that would be suitable for an orchestral setting... Well that's exactly what I got. The mouthpiece is very vibrant with a wonderful tone. Everything is even and it articulates great. And even though he closed the tip opening by by .08mm he made it play perfectly with my preferred reeds.
Thank you Mr. Behn
AAAClarinet
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Author: gwie
Date: 2015-11-15 09:19
Brad saved my face.
I was stuck on 4-1/2 reeds trying to get the sound that I wanted, and getting more and more fatigued after concerts. Today, I'm happily playing 3.5 and 3.5+ on his mouthpieces, getting more usable reeds out of each box, and not ending each rehearsal and performance with my cheeks ready to fall off.
I've started a whole bunch of kids on his $35 student mouthpiece, the Overture, which plays amazingly well at that price point. My more advanced ones enjoy the same benefits playing on his Zinner line, without totally breaking the bank. He is super-busy, but takes the time to engage with each customer.
I'm a fan.
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