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Selmer C85 mouthpiece vs. Vandoren specs?

Author: PeterinToronto ★2017
Date: 2022-05-17 04:08

Hi everyone,

I've been trying a Selmer Recital, and it came with a Selmer C85 120 mouthpiece. I used to play these long ago, and remembered them being sharp and a bit thin in sound. I was quite surprised that the sound was very nice and full on this one! But alas the pitch is impossibly sharp on Buffet clarinets (I may not be buying the Recital).

I have been very unsatisfied with my sound on B40, B40 lyre or BD 5 mouthpieces.
Does anyone know what might be different about this Selmer, is the facing longer or something? I usually seem to prefer more open tip openings, but am a bit in the dark about facing length or inside dimensions.

Does anyone have any suggestions for mouthpieces more in the pitch ball-park, but closer to this C85 concept? I'm thinking I might have more luck with a non-Vandoren piece, but am open to any ideas!

Thanks a lot,

Peter

Post Edited (2022-05-17 04:09)

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