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Re: More open mouthpieces

Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2018-12-27 06:59

I am NOT a Vandoren fan as the upper register above high C tends to go flat because the M series mouthpieces are too long in length.

A more open mouthpiece does not mean you will obtain a bigger sound. If fact the opposite may happen such as sore lips and cut lower its as well as too much biting.

I would like to see a side view of you playing. A closeup of your embouchure and a fuller shot of the angle of the clarinet. Also a picture of the mouthpiece where the reeds are put on. Maybe there are nicks and scratches and the mouthpiece needs to be addressed.

Vandoren is aware of their mouthpieces playing flat and offer the BD5 442, which tunes to 442. Or you can buy the regular BD5 which tunes to 440, but this would be a mistake as the tip opening is too open at 1.13mm's or more. The tables are also not flat. So people have been sending them to me to be refaced and lower the tip openings down to as low as 1.05mm's. Then I have to make the baffle deeper. But they are now happy.

So send a few pics before you spend any money. Don't think the thin sound is a more open mouthpiece. In fact I'm sure of it. The problem is something else.

Designer of - Vintage 1940 Cicero Mouthpieces and the La Vecchia mouthpieces

Yamaha Artist 2015

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