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Author: Bob Barnhart ★2017
Date: 2019-04-18 05:10
I have the G and H models on order--hopefully they'll arrive soon. My hope is that they might both use reeds similar to what I'm playing now.
WRT Paul's suggestion, I used to play a B40 (1.19 x 18 facing) then a Kessler-Backun III (1.16 x 18 facing) and now play a Backun Arabesque (1.19 x 19 facing). All of these will more or less play a Vandoren Blue Box #3. Since all vary in openings and facing length, I have been using a gross "resistance coefficient" metric computed by "tip / lay-length" as a way to estimate the mechanical resistance of the facing. (Yes, I know there are several other factors that contribute to the resistance and feel, but as I said, this is a rough metric that does seem to be helpful)
For example, a B40 yields 0.066, and the Arabesque yields 0.062, which suggests that the Arabesque would prefer a slightly harder reed than the B40, which it does. Interestingly, a Legere Euro 3.25 is about right (for me) on the Arabesque. I'm also playing Pilgerstorfer Dolce #4 reeds, which are also similar to a Blue Box #3, although many of them feel a bit soft.
FWIW, Paul's facing would yield 0.71 which suggests that a 3.25 on his mouthpiece might feel "harder" than the same reed on my Arabesque.
I've tried softer reeds on my B40 and Arabesque, but they don't have the power/response that I'm looking for. On the other hand Olivier Patey (?) claims to play 4-4.5 strength reeds on his B40(-like) facing (may be playing a Wodkowski now).
Still my hope is that, because the Vocalise mouthpiece facings may yield similar "resistance coefficient" values (i.e., close/short, medium/medium, open/long) they might play reeds similar to what I'm using now. I guess we'll see...
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