Author: Dan Shusta
Date: 2021-01-16 03:52
Good grief! What have I started here?!
First of all, I didn’t realize it at the time when I titled my original posting, that there were four (4) different versions of Clark’s CWF clarinet mouthpiece! The 10K CWF actually has three (3) different versions. I didn’t know that. There is the “C” version (0.95 @ 32); the “W” version (1.00mm @ 34); and the “F” version (1.05mm @ 36) and none of these use the Zinner “A” blank. The 4th one is simply labeled: “CWF Bb clarinet mouthpiece" which uses the Zinner “A” blank, and, even though the tip opening and facing are not listed on the pictured page, I feel assured that it is as listed in the Facing Chart as 0.96mm @ 34.5.
So, if I could start this thread all over again, I would have stated “Fobes Zinner CWF vs the CF” because the “CF” is listed on Clark’s page as “San Francisco Bb clarinet mouthpiece” and is crafted from the Zinner “A” blank.
Well, what can I say other than I learned a lot!
Now, as to “Free Blowing”, I have seen this phrase in so many ads and BB responses. Actually, at this time, I’m beginning to sense that Matt74’s analysis is absolutely correct. No clarinet mouthpiece is truly “Free Blowing”. All of them have at least a little resistance or back pressure.
After reviewing all of the above, what I believe I’m looking for is a clarinet mouthpiece with a medium facing of 34 that has the least resistance or back pressure to produce a tone. My dystonia muscles make a 32, a 36 and a 38 facing too strenuous for me to form my embouchure. And, as far as air blowing strength, I know I have the strength, however, my dystonia muscles are so easily overwhelmed that self-contraction is an absolute certainty.
Hmm...maybe, because I’ll turn 74 next month, I should just turn to golf and hit a little white ball into a cup. Oh, yeah, I forgot...when I bend over to pick up the ball...I can’t get back up again! (Nuts to growing older!) LOL
Edit: A correction needs to be made. The Fobes San Francisco Blue mouthpiece comes in numerous versions, one which is the CF version.
Post Edited (2021-01-16 08:59)
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