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Re: Changing Reeds - redux

Author: ClarinetRobt
Date: 2017-08-11 20:24

This is very interesting indeed. In HS ('84-'88) I played on Oliveri 5s (2x4s), College ('88-'92) Vandoren 4s. Seems like my mouthpiece was a Larry Combs LC1.
When I started playing after college I found Clark Fobes and his products are just terrific. I had a CF+ but switched to a Europa 3 for the warmer quality, using a Steuer 4.

Behn changed my concept after a couple bouts of Bells Palsy and gave me a set-up that utilizes softer reeds - freer blowing. Now as time goes on, as my embouchure has strengthen (back to normal?), I've needed a slightly stiffer reeds on my mouthpiece. I believe Brad plays basically the same thing I do, yet uses softer reeds (Aria 3.5, Legere Euro Signature 3.25? He certainly can clarify if he's reading this...don't take my word for it). I'm finding Aria 3.5 a tad soft for me and moved up to a 4, seem to work perfectly, but use 3.75 Legere Euro Signature.

This set-up gives me a "blow and go" with a touch of resistance with a good embouchure. I'll admit I haven't hit C7 with my easier blowing combo, it was easy when I played 5s. You know it just doesn't come up much (ok never) in the music I'm playing.

~Robt L Schwebel
Mthpc: Behn Vintage
Lig: Ishimori, Behn Delrin
Reed: Legere French Cut 3.75/4, Behn Brio 4
Horns: Uebel Superior (Bb,A), Ridenour Lyrique, Buffet R13 (Eb)

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