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Re: Nova mouthpiece ligature reed combo

Author: Ralph Katz
Date: 2019-12-10 00:11

Woodwind/Brasswind used to publish a table of mouthpiece tip openings and lay lengths. There might be others now, but here is one:

https://www.skylinemusic.com/publications/pdfs/Vandoren%20Mpc%20Comparison.pdf

I have both a Nova and a Debut, tending to use the Debut for Klezmer where a brighter sound is more desirable.

Vandoren Optimum ligature has worked well for me, but others I have tried also were OK. Make sure it works securely and doesn't slide off when changing instruments.

Vandoren Blue Box or Rico Reserve 3.5 reeds, depending on nothing in particular. I get a certain yield from each box, then run the duds through a Reed Wizard, and get another bunch that work.

I have several other mouthpieces to switch between for classical music, that are less bright so that conductors won't complain. A year or so I moved off the Nova to a Maxton WB 9,5 that works very well for me, but is death incarnate on dance jobs. When continuously playing, the Debut is much easier to keep blowing on.

Consistent squeaking can come from a number of causes. The mouthpiece and reeds are starters. Especially look for a flat mouthpiece table and rails the same height. Leaks in your instrument and inconsistent finger position are other possible reasons.

Post Edited (2019-12-10 00:12)

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