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Buying a profile 88 without trying it first ?

Author: gerardo1000
Date: 2017-09-24 15:13

I have the opportunity to buy on line a brand new Vandoren 5RV Lyre mouthpiece with profile 88 on sale at half the price, but the stores in my area do not have any profile 88 to try. Would it be too "risky" to buy the profile 88 without trying it ? Is there so much difference in feeling compared to a traditionally shaped mouthpiece ? I am quite a beginner and I currently play the standard mouthpiece that came with my clarinet which has a traditional shape. I play the clarinet in the traditional position (not horizontal) with a vandoren mouthpiece patch on top {the thick one). I read that the 88 shape is better if you play the clarinet more horizontal, which I don't. Would this mean that a 88 shape will be bad for a traditional playing position ? Again, I do not have the opportunity to try it.
Thank you for your help !

Post Edited (2017-09-24 15:31)

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