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RE: Portnoy Mouthpiece

Author: William
Date: 2002-06-10 17:01

A psychological plus, but in reality, perhaps only "cosmetic." Bernard once told me--a a convention in Chicago, Il.--that no matter whose mouthpiece you play, you always will resort to "your own" sound eventually. Larry Combs stated as much in a clinic and it has been my experiance as well. And, I suspect the same principal also applies to the ligiture one uses--especially if you are into balancing and adjusting your reeds to a particular mouthpiece. The "sound in your head" will eventually prevail. FYI--for the Bonade result, without the eternal adjustment hassel, try the VD Optimum ligiture with it's parallel rail insert. Pricey, but good.

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