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Author: BethGraham
Date: 2019-03-18 21:27
I got my Clark Fobes Debut mouthpiece today, and it is so much better than the vintage Selmer Goldentone I started lessons on. The sound is way less bright (abrasive sounding!) and seems more focused.
Now if I could just get my embouchure and breathing under control -- but, hey, I've only been taking lessons for 2 months, so I've got a ways to go.
Thanks again to everyone who helped nudge me toward getting this new mouthpiece.
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Author: mdj
Date: 2019-03-18 22:06
A great piece!
I began on it then I purchased the same facing in the San Francisco model. These are the only two mouthpieces I have ever owned.
I purchased a Debut one for my daughter when she started out and she's still using hers without issues.
Post Edited (2019-03-23 12:15)
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Author: Ed
Date: 2019-03-18 22:48
Great to hear! Keep up the hard work and let us know how things go as you progress.
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Author: RKing
Date: 2019-03-18 23:36
That is wonderful news and I am happy the Debut works as well for you as mine did for me.
I am sure the embouchure and breathing will improve as time goes by.
Enjoy the journey!
Ron
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Author: ceeslaw
Date: 2019-03-23 04:50
This inspired me to go ahead and order a Fobes Debut of my own! I've only been playing for about eight/nine months, but I'm curious how this one will compare (I'm sure quite favorably) to the no-name mouthpiece that came with my used Buffet B12. Happy playing!
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Author: BethGraham
Date: 2019-03-23 05:27
Let me know how you like it. I'm finding that the Debut is happiest when I pair it with a 2.5 Vandoren blue box reed. (The 2 strength reeds sound okay, too, but the tone really improves with the 2.5.)
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Author: BethGraham
Date: 2019-03-26 00:42
Update: had a lesson with my teacher today, who commented on how good I was sounding. "Why, thank you," I replied, "it's all because of my new Clark Fobes Debut mouthpiece." The teacher scribbled down information on this mouthpiece.
I'm telling you, I should be the poster child for the Debut!
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