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 Re: Clarinet Mouthpiece Refacers
Author: seabreeze 
Date:   2018-01-12 03:28

My experience with the mouthpiece techs I mentioned is that all of them are competent and will almost certainly not ruin your mouthpiece by doing something rash or extreme to it. One possible limitation is that none in my little list does any extensive work on crystal mouthpieces, especially in the internals of the piece. I believe Ramon Wodkowski's experience does include extensive crystal remodeling, but I haven't sent him anything yet. I have been struck by the honesty of the people I mentioned; if they are having trouble with something, they will let you know! I've found some of them work better on less common designs (like August Periers or Vandoren 3UDs) than others, but that's to be expected. Before you send anything, always ask if the refacer is familiar with the design and is comfortable working on it. If you do, you won't have any trouble.

Perhaps the main thing to be aware of when it comes to mouthpiece refacers is that they are technicians and maybe even artists, but they are not miracle workers. Mouthpieces, by virtue of their material and basic measurements, have certain intrinsic qualities that are going to prevail, no matter what the tech does. They can IMPROVE what's already there, but they are not alchemists who can change lead into gold.

Through the years, I have learned much and had many false notions and erroneous assumptions corrected by engaging in conversations with mouthpiece techs, beginning with E. Matson and Glen Johnston and continuing with the current crop. I'm always interested in hearing their perspective on my current favorite (or sometimes least favorite) pieces.



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