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Re: Martin Freres (Paris) E-flat clarinet

Author: bradfordlloyd
Date: 2020-09-29 17:32

The instrument I owned was made from gorgeous wood, and the keywork was solid (not plated, I don't believe). It was an older instrument though....probably from the 1920's.

I switched around mouthpieces a lot, but ended up with a Vandoren M30 as the most stable and in tune. I also liked Fobes and Gregory Smith mouthpieces for the eefer depending on what I was playing. I like Vandoren Optimum ligatures.

Importantly, I used a Backun barrel with the cut out and Bb reeds (rather than Eb reeds) as I preferred the larger reed as it gave me more to work with in terms of tone.

Of course, this is just my experience and preferences....YMMV!

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