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Author: NetG
Date: 2016-03-19 15:07
Does anyone have any experience and/or information on Meyer Clarinet mouthpieces that they would be willing to share? I have used a Meyer 5 medium on alto sax for years and really enjoy it. I see that there are a few types of Meyers for B flat clarinet.
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Author: Mirko996
Date: 2016-03-20 00:03
I saw in the net there're people who sell Meyer for clarinet... I think if they have the same chamber of saxophone they'll be ideal for jazz player... I never tried, i'm happy with my Jody Espina 7 and a random ligature
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Author: NetG
Date: 2016-03-22 02:07
Thank you - I may try a Meyer on clarinet. Jody Jazz discontinued its clarinet mouthpieces a few years back, but they tell me they are working on a prototype and giving it high priority. I am interested in trying those when they become available. There is a company - ESM - that has a clarinet mp "MCK 1" that I'd like to try but I'm not sure where to find one.
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Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2016-03-22 05:10
They are or were made by Babbitt. Not sure if you can get them anymore. I've actually never seen one! The alto sax models still sell very well.
Designer of - Vintage 1940 Cicero Mouthpieces and the La Vecchia mouthpieces
Yamaha Artist 2015
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Author: ned
Date: 2016-03-22 06:29
So, for a broad tone as desired in New Orleans jazz, I use a Meyer #8 and a Rico Royal #3 reed, to warm up. After that occurs, I use the same reed strength plus a Meyer #9 on the job.
Prior to that set-up I used a 5JB plus a Rico Royal 3&1/2 reed.
I'm pretty sure that I sound the same with all of these set-ups, but the Meyer combos are now part of the modus operandi, being in my mind, easier to blow.
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Author: seabreeze
Date: 2016-03-22 06:58
NetG,
You can order an ESM MK1 clarinet mouthpiece from Frank Cotton at the Madison Band Supply Co. in Madison, Alabama. Call 256-325-2263.
You can also contact the American distributor for ESM products and Uebel clarinets, http://www.moe-bleichner.com in Georgia for the names of other retail sellers who might carry that mouthpiece.
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