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Author: ScottS
Date: 2019-10-08 23:27
Clark Fobes is clearly a master artisan and artist. This has been posted before on this forum. But I couldn't find anything posted directly about the Fobes CWF since 2016, and I just wanted to add my accolades!
As a member of the CLC Wind Symphony in Minnesota, I debuted his mouthpiece in our rehearsal last evening. It performed beautifully.
Of note were the following characteristics on my Buffet R-13:
*Terrific Tone Quality in Chalumeau, Clarion, & Altissimo
*Fantastic Intonation
*Ease of Articulation
*Wonderful Balance and Blend with Others
*Free Blowing at All Dynamic Levels from pp to ff, with Expanded Crescendos & Decrescendos.
I use a Bonade Inverted Ligature with my R-13, and Vandoren V-12 3.5 reeds. I'll definitely try out Rue Lepic, as a good friend of mine recommended that!
Truly curious about your experiences with Clark's Mouthpieces. I must say that as one of the last Zinner Blanks, this really plays itself. And Clark is first-class as always in my dealings with him. Incredibly friendly and available for e-mail connection !
ScottS
CLC Wind Symphony
Minnesota
Post Edited (2019-10-08 23:29)
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2019-10-09 01:43
I am a big fan of Clark Fobes' work. My personal preference is a slightly modified C12 facing (just a tad shorter facing which Clark was willing to do). I can also say that I have a 10K (Wesley Rice blank) as well and find there to be no difference at all from the qualities that I fell in love with in the Zinner blank versions. Breathe easy for the future!
................Paul Aviles
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Author: Ed
Date: 2019-10-09 01:45
Clark is one of the best out there. His designs are great and his work is impeccable. His mouthpieces work really well with reed friendly designs. He is very easy to work with and is very helpful. His barrels are also great- very even, in tune and with a well balanced timbre and response.
There are a lot of great choices out there these days, but Clark should definitely be on anyone's short list.
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Author: Max S-D
Date: 2019-10-09 02:18
I have a few of Clark's mouthpieces, including a CWF, a Zinner CF and a 10K 4L.
I found the CWF to be a bit too dark for me, but the articulation on that mouthpiece is truly incredible. Noticeably easier than any other mouthpiece I've played.
Of those, the Zinner CF is the one that I've spent the most time on (and which still lives in my case), but all of them have something special to them. Clark does great work!
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Author: ScottS
Date: 2019-10-09 15:25
Paul,
Thanks for sharing your story! I've been fretting the end of the Zinner Blanks. Your share about the 10K and Wesley Rice DOES help me breathe easier!!
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Author: ScottS
Date: 2019-10-09 15:26
Ed,
Could you share which barrel of his you use?
Thanks!
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Author: ScottS
Date: 2019-10-09 15:28
Max,
So true on the articulation ease on the CWF. It really amazed me. It was almost like "runaway tongue !" I had to think about the amount of tongue I was used to using prior!
A good "problem!"
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Author: Ed
Date: 2019-10-09 16:02
It is a Fobes grenadilla ringless barrel.
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Author: dorjepismo ★2017
Date: 2019-10-09 20:35
Some of the best mouthpieces anywhere, and a fantastic person. If you're adventurous and like dark, try out some of the Pilgerstorfer Exquisit reeds he sells. Be warned: a 1 1/2 is about like a Vandoren 4. The break-in time is a little longer than most other types.
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Author: ScottS
Date: 2019-10-09 23:01
dorjepismo wrote:
> Some of the best mouthpieces anywhere, and a fantastic person.
> If you're adventurous and like dark, try out some of the
> Pilgerstorfer Exquisit reeds he sells. Be warned: a 1 1/2 is
> about like a Vandoren 4. The break-in time is a little longer
> than most other types.
Wow, interesting. Thanks for sharing. Do they last longer than other reeds as well? I might have to try these out.
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Author: dorjepismo ★2017
Date: 2019-10-10 00:15
They probably last about the same amount of time, depending on how much and what kind of playing you do. They're true Viennese-style reeds, meaning that there are players in Vienna who play them on Vienna-style equipment. They sound way different from Vandorens, but whether you like that sound is up to you!
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