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Author: mozartklar
Date: 2024-01-19 23:04
Would any of you be interested in sharing your E-flat mouthpiece preferences and why you prefer your choice?
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Author: concertmaster3
Date: 2024-01-20 00:21
I just recently switched to Walter Grabner's new mouthpieces for both B-flat and E-flat. Both had very warm tones, with great articulation. I had to go a little harder than he suggested though (which has been a running theme with me some how). I use a D'Addario Reserve Classic Deutsche 4 on E-flat.
Previously, I used a Vandoren M30 and 5RV (3.5 reeds on both) and it was working fine, but wanted to try something new out.
Ron Ford
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Author: Tom H
Date: 2024-01-20 02:58
I played for years on the stock Buffet mouthpiece and loved it (Vandoren 2.5 reeds). Though I experimented with Bb mouthpieces back in the day, I saw no reason to on Eb.
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Post Edited (2024-01-20 02:59)
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Author: Ed
Date: 2024-01-20 03:28
When I regularly played Eb I had a Clark Fobes that had a great warm and focused sound. Coupled with his barrel it was a beautiful combination. Years back I had a Hite that was worked on by David and it was one of the most responsive and easy blowing Eb mouthpieces I ever played.
I know there is a trend among many players to want to play Eb and sound as if it is a Bb, but I think it should be a different voice, no different that piccolo/flute, oboe/English horn, etc
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Author: super20dan
Date: 2024-01-20 04:20
i went tru the usual suspects selmer vandoren and hite. then i bought a used charles bay . game over for me. just fantastic
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Author: donald
Date: 2024-01-20 06:49
In 1996 I visited Brad Behn in Tulsa and he made me an Eb mouthpiece from an "A frame" Zinner blank. These blanks were designed for Boehm system clarinets but had a pronounced A frame at the throat giving them lower resistance. This enabled Brad to put a facing on that was similar to a Bb facing, and the end result was a mouthpiece that is very easy to switch Bb to Eb etc.
Over the years at least 2 players who now have international careers have borrowed this from me and not wanted to return it. I have no need for any other Eb mouthpiece and despite much use over the years (though not much use since 2014) it is still in fine condition with little wear to the facing etc.
I use V12 Bb reeds with the butt snipped a bit shorter. Often these are the reeds I've worked on on my Bb but the end result is a little too soft for performance- they work fine on Eb.
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Author: EACLT
Date: 2024-01-20 17:45
I've been playing a B40 for some time in the orchestra and in auditions and it works quite well. Tried some Bd5 that I know some people have a lot of success with but they were quite low in pitch and the response suffered a lot from the "darker" sound.
I normally use blue box 3.5 but I've been trying the D'Addario eb reserve and I'm quite impressed with those.
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Author: Ebclarinet1
Date: 2024-01-20 20:45
My favorite Eefer mouthpiece is a Greg Smith but I have also liked and played Grabner and Fobes moutpieces that are excellent. The Smith mouthpiece was the most mellow, which is sometimes a saving grace on Eefer!
I use Steuer Exclusive 3 1/2 Bb reeds which I have trimmed the butt end. Often times I take a Bb reed of the same brand that has been used on the Bb for a bit. That breaking in on the Bb mouthpiece seems to make them more playable on Eefer. Not sure why!
Eefer guy
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Author: JamesOrlandoGarcia
Date: 2024-01-20 21:24
I'm pretty obsessed with my Fobes 10k Eb mouthpiece. I played a bunch of Eb with the symphony on new years eve and pitch, color and projection were everything I've been looking for to go with my Yamaha 881.
I had used a BD5 Eb mouthpiece in the past and everything was a struggle.
James Garcia
Bass Clarinet/Clarinet III, Des Moines Symphony Orchestra
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Author: Hunter_100
Date: 2024-01-20 23:00
I have a B40, a B44 and a Fobes San Fransisco. On my noblet eb, I like the B44 the best. Tuning with all 3 of these were not great with the noblet until I changed the barrel, now it is really good.
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Author: mozartklar
Date: 2024-01-22 05:36
Thank for the insight everyone! I've been using a Grabner "Personal" E-flat mouthpiece for many years now. It's made from a Zinner blank, I think I bought it back in 2008. I've enjoyed using it but have been curious about others. I used a B44 for a bit, found that pitch was actually a bit better in certain ranges but I don't like how open it is compared to Walter's mouthpiece.
Might go for a 5RV or Fobes to try out next...
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Author: graham
Date: 2024-01-23 00:05
Different E flats have different designs which require different mouthpieces to give their best intonation.
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Author: lmliberson
Date: 2024-01-24 21:58
Ed said “ I know there is a trend among many players to want to play Eb and sound as if it is a Bb, but I think it should be a different voice…”.
Well, yes…perhaps.
However, if you approach the Eb simply as a smaller clarinet, the instrument itself will easily illustrate the difference. There is no reason whatsoever to try to bring out the differences, i.e. ‘voices’, as they are quite evident on their own.
In the end, it’s just another clarinet…just more weaponized! 😱
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Author: Reese Oller
Date: 2024-02-01 23:32
I have a 5RV mouthpiece but I have never actually used it till now; I've just been loaning it out to those who actually play Eb. However, now it's my turn! I can't wait to try it out!
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Author: crazyclari
Date: 2024-02-04 13:26
Hi,
I have at stages used
B44
BD5
Currently using a
Backun Moba
Tried the crystal Backun and other stuff.
Most Eb mouthpieces (likely due to it being an Ebclarinet) feel like you are bolted on to the clarinet
Like the backun is more flexible rounder sound and more forgiving of my sins
Old story personal choice
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