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Author: Grabnerwg
Date: 2024-11-07 16:46
For those of you who missed my announcement on Facebook, I will be retiring and closing my business as of Dec 31, 2024. The last day to submit orders for new mouthpieces is Dec. 1, 2024.
It has been a tremendous honor to work with so many of you and I cherish all the friendships I have made, all over the world.
Thanks to all of you.
Walter Grabner
Walter Grabner
www.clarinetxpress.com
847-266-8644
Post Edited (2024-11-15 18:21)
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Author: Ed
Date: 2024-11-07 23:11
Congratulations! You have made a remarkable contribution to the clarinet community. Enjoy the next chapter.
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Author: bradfordlloyd
Date: 2024-11-08 00:22
So, if we have orders we want to place by December 1st, should we do that through your website?
Your mouthpieces are just amazing, and I thank you for your significant contributions to the clarinet world! Enjoy your retirement!
Post Edited (2024-11-08 00:41)
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Author: kdk
Date: 2024-11-08 00:50
Your retirement will be a great feeling for you but a real loss to the clarinet world.
Ed wrote:
> Congratulations! You have made a remarkable contribution to the
> clarinet community. Enjoy the next chapter.
So, what *is* the next chapter?
Karl
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Author: symphony1010
Date: 2024-11-08 12:42
Thank you for your fine work Walter. We share that first name but it wasn't just that which drew me to your mouthpieces! I have one of your 'Virtuouso' models and it was a revelation in terms of reed-friendliness compared to models I had used before.
Enjoy your retirement and know you have brought much playing success and pleasure to so many!
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Author: mozartklar
Date: 2024-11-08 18:56
Walter, I bought my E-flat clarinet from you back in 2007/2008 as well as your K13*, Graber-Bloom bass and E-flat mouthpieces. You were always great to work with and I wish you nothing but the best as you start this next chapter of your life.
Godspeed and be well!
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2024-11-08 20:15
>> I will be retiring and closing my business as of Dec 31, 2014 <<
The time traveling business probably has a brighter future.
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Author: Ed
Date: 2024-11-09 00:56
Quote:
>> I will be retiring and closing my business as of Dec 31, 2014 <<
The time traveling business probably has a brighter future.
Yes, I wondered if like the family members in Back To The Future, will those mouthpieces made since then all disappear?
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Author: kilo
Date: 2024-11-11 18:18
Congratulations, Walter, and thank you for putting my new R-13 into playing condition, for my K13 mouthpiece, and for my White Velvet bass mouthpiece.
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Author: Grabnerwg
Date: 2024-11-15 18:23
Next chapter?
Enjoying my new patio!
Lots of good books
Travel
Still a lot of music (I am currently in 4 groups).
Fixing up the house.
Etc.
Walter
Walter Grabner
www.clarinetxpress.com
847-266-8644
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Author: gwie
Date: 2024-11-16 05:54
Hi Walter, thanks for all the superb mouthpieces over the years--many of them in the hands of former students who still play on them!
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Author: jim sclater
Date: 2024-11-16 17:26
Walter,
The clarinet community owes you a debt of gratitude for all your work over the years. Hope you have a happy retirement. Still enjoying that "Virtuoso" mouthpiece. Wish you had made a newer model! (There's still time!)
Jim Sclater
jsclater@comcast.net
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Author: ruben
Date: 2024-11-17 11:05
Walter: Has somebody taken over your business? It would be a shame not to see your knowhow passed on to a future generation. Enjoy your retirement!
rubengreenbergparisfrance@gmail.com
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Author: Ebclarinet1
Date: 2024-11-18 21:26
Congratulations!
I still enjoy the alto, A and bass clarinets I bought from you plus numerous mouthpieces!
Kevin Vaughn
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Author: karusel
Date: 2024-11-22 11:46
I didn't even know this existed, if I assumed correctly, the mouthpieces are 3D printed...? Brilliant, this allows for any geometry one can think of!! What material specifically is used? I mean because of health/safety concerns.
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2024-11-27 08:49
>> What material specifically is used? I mean because of health/safety concerns. <<
It's not just the material which needs to be food-safe. The way 3D printing works results in pores which, regardless of material, can trap particles. Generally, a 3D product made from a food-safe material is not considered food-safe.
It's possible to coat 3D made products with food-grade coatings and polish them to improve or sometimes even eliminate the pores, but I'm not sure how you would do this to the inside of a mouthpiece.
Whether this is a significant issue with mouthpieces I guess anyone can decide for themselves.
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