The Clarinet BBoard
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Author: Brad Behn
Date: 2018-09-05 22:59
Beveling the side rails allow the mouthpiecer to widen the window without affecting much change to the internal volume. It is also easier than widening the window in totality (sidewalls from the window to the baffle), which is potentially a sign of lazy craftsmanship. But it can be a good thing in that it is more easily "erasable" as the facing continues to be brought down - closer to the baffle, the window will become narrower to its original specs if so desired. Of course bringing a facing closer to the baffle will influence other elements of the playing experience which in turn need consideration....
In the end, everything influences everything. And as a bottom line - we want RESONANCE!
For reference - a wider window reduces wind resistance at the potential cost of tonal density and core. A narrow window produces a more resistant experience which can be balanced with a lighter reed, making an otherwise soft reed play with solidity. My suggestion is always to go with as narrow a window as possible, while achieving the desired blow-through. And if a client requests something which I feel is too free (in other words, I'd fear lack of core and supportive feel in the playing experience), then I would suggest going with a lighter reed to compensate...try and see. And Increases in total internal volume (on mouthpieces) will lower pitch. And a facing which is brought closer to the baffle as a result of too much refacing will make for a punchier response, brighter tone, and reduced tonal depth. Occasionally a mouthpiece is made from the factory with a baffle which is too low and either raising the baffle with an insert or bringing the facing down to the baffle's ideal profile brings more freedom, tonal ring, and nimble handling into the mouthpiece's otherwise dead personality.
And if you have a mouthpiece which has beveled rails, I'd suggest you look at the overall quality of workmanship and try to evaluate if it was a lazy job, or a job done with purpose, and careful consideration. It could go either way. Of course if it is shoddy workmanship, you might well benefit from a quality refacer's adjustment to bring out your mouthpiece's fullest potential.
Brad Behn
http://www.clarinetmouthpiece.com
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Arnoldstang |
2018-09-05 20:10 |
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Re: Beveled Side Rails new |
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Brad Behn |
2018-09-05 22:59 |
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Arnoldstang |
2018-09-05 23:07 |
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Arnoldstang |
2018-09-06 19:25 |
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Brad Behn |
2018-09-06 22:14 |
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kdk |
2018-09-06 22:47 |
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Ed |
2018-09-06 22:48 |
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Brad Behn |
2018-09-07 03:20 |
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Brad Behn |
2018-09-07 03:32 |
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