Author: John
Date: 1999-08-05 20:59
Vandorens are excellent mouthpieces but a bit pricey for young players who are prone to accidental slippage, droppage and breakage.
Why not check out some of the excellent quality but low priced mouthpieces from the custom makers such as Fobes, Hawkins, Hite, Jewel, Pyne, Ridenour etc.?
From my limited recent experience, I can definitely recommend the Hite Premiere, which is a high quality, flexible and versatile clarinet mouthpiece selling for about $30.
BTW, if you buy a mp from one of these custom makers, don't be put off if you see scratch marks or rough areas in the mp chamber. These are file or abrasives marks resulting from the final hand finishing done by the mp maker.
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