Author: gwie
Date: 2017-11-27 01:11
Before dropping $100+ on a mouthpiece, do try a Fobes Debut or Behn Overture, both $35 mouthpieces that are the entry-level offering from two different superb mouthpiece craftsmen, Clark Fobes and Bradford Behn.
There are dozens of current makers of mouthpieces out there, and I wouldn't get stuck on any one brand, regardless of their popularity. There are excellent mouthpieces available from the two big companies, Vandoren and D'Addario, as well as Fobes, Behn, Hawkins, Backun, Grabner, etc. If you're able to meet one of the makers in person, they can assist you in selecting one that works for your individual playing needs, and you really can't go wrong with any one of them, as they all produce mouthpieces played at all levels from absolute beginners to internationally-recognized soloists and ensemble players.
As far as reeds are concerned, again while Vandoren and D'Addario are dominant in the marketplace (and are probably easier to find than everyone else's), there are also great offerings from smaller producers. In particular I recommend the Behn ARIA, which I find is far more consistent from reed to reed than the "big guys."
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