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Author: fernie121
Date: 2018-11-08 11:36
https://youtu.be/MuzUBL39WYs
Any of you here one of the six who have tried it? Any others plan on getting their hands on one?
I’m actually really excited to try one eventually. I don’t know much about Harold Wright’s equipment. I’m assuming though he played a closed mouthpiece with a long lay. The shape of the mouthpiece seems unique. I wonder if this mouthpiece shape is specially adopted for us double lip players.
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Author: nellsonic
Date: 2018-11-08 12:03
That was quick. You and I were two of the first five viewers of the video. Not the same as having the mouthpiece, but still. 
I'd like to try one. I might do it. But an hour with my favorite Wodkowski piece has tempered my desire for the moment. I'm not looking to sound like Harold Wright, just like a better version of me. I loved Tom's prelude to the sales pitch, talking about the proper perspective on equipment. That was well worth it's own video.
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2018-11-09 01:25
For those of you who watched the video and have seen a bunch of mouthpieces, have you ever seen concavity in the walls of the tone chamber before?
...............Paul Aviles
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Author: Nitram
Date: 2018-11-09 07:35
I have seen countless claims of mouthpiece makers affirm that their product was a faithful replica of Harold's Wright mouthpiece, or that it has the same caractheristics of.
So this is not a new "statement". However I do have a certain faith that Mr Ridenour is certainly convinced that he has this truth. His comments and You Tube material are quite always very interesting.
I look forward to reading future comments of clarinetists that will try out this mpce.
And to answer Paul's question, yes I have seen slight concavity in the walls of tone chambers in some Playeasy mouthpieces.
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Author: KenJarczyk
Date: 2018-11-09 22:02
I shall find out as soon as Tom has one ready for me. Just be patient! Looking forward to giving it a spin.
Ken Jarczyk
Woodwinds Specialist
Eb, C, Bb, A & Bass Clarinets
Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo
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Author: Ken Lagace
Date: 2018-11-09 23:48
I played on a mouthpiece that Kal Opperman let me try at a lesson back in the 1960s that was intended for Harold Wright and it was pretty nice. I wasn't experienced enough to judge it at the time, but it did make an impression that I never forgot. Since I live in PA and my 2nd son lives 20 minutes from Tom (my former student) in TX, I will be visiting him and trying the Homages in January and have some quality clarinet time with him.
You posters above are lucky to get them before me!
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Author: KenJarczyk
Date: 2018-11-18 03:57
I just received mouthpiece marked #12. It looks beautiful, but I shall be playing testing it very soon.
Ken Jarczyk
Woodwinds Specialist
Eb, C, Bb, A & Bass Clarinets
Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo
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Author: Clarineteer
Date: 2018-11-18 09:18
How can this mouthpiece be better than any of the other top quality makers such as Behn etc.
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Author: fernie121
Date: 2018-11-18 11:00
Considering how personal mouthpiece preference can be, I don’t think there is much use in talking about what’s better. I think everyone can agree the Homage will be of the highest quality. If Ridenour’s clarinets and other mouthpieces are any indication, they will be well designed. Even if it’s not to everyone’s preferences.
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Author: KenJarczyk
Date: 2018-11-19 00:25
The Homage is a great mouthpiece. The craftsmanship in finishing is obvious. To me, it possessed a dark sound, very even scale, great response bottom to top. I can secure a solid staccato throughout the ranges. Some noticable resistance compared to all my various Fobes models, even more resistance than my Gregory Smith and Grabner pieces. I like it!
Ken Jarczyk
Woodwinds Specialist
Eb, C, Bb, A & Bass Clarinets
Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo
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Author: Ed
Date: 2018-11-19 03:32
Quote:
How can this mouthpiece be better than any of the other top quality makers such as Behn etc.
I think the key to remember is that with the number of really fine makers out there today and the number of great mouthpieces, there is a lot of terrific choices. It is not that X is better than Y. It is really that X is better than Y "FOR ME"
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Author: fernie121
Date: 2018-12-21 04:43
I received the Homage last week with 15 carved into the lower side of the mouthpiece. I played them with V12 3 1/2+ reeds. As far as sounds goes, it’s great. Nice warm, soft and pure sound. It’s like a much higher quality M13 Lyre for those familiar with that piece. The sound is focused as is usual of small tip opening mouthpieces. The best thing about it easily is the upper register. The notes float out perfectly with just the right amount of resistance with nothing shrill about it at all. It is a bit unflexable for my taste but as far as classical playing goes most would find great success with it. I also prefer the articulation on my BD5. I did notice that even though in a practice room the Homage seems smaller, it seemed to project really well in a larger hall. All in all, a solid mouthpiece.
Post Edited (2018-12-21 04:43)
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