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Author: Hans Roskamp
Date: 2002-07-11 00:00
Hye. I am playing for 2 years now, being a 33 year old restarter, practicing only about 3-4 hours a week (I know it is not very much but it is all the time I have to play). I have a Woodwind K10M mouthpiece which I like very much but am thinking of buying a second mp. I was thinking that perhaps a Vandoren 5rv lyre could be worth while. However, I live in rural Mexico and have to buy the mp. by internet so I cannot give it a free try. Does anyone know if it is a correct step to go from the Woodwind K10M to a Vandoren or do they have almost the same quality and characteristics. If I am not mistaken, they are both medium. Although I am a (re)starter, I am very concentrated on tone quality and would like to see if it can be improved by having another mp. Another thing would be to practice more hours and see if things get better with the Woodwind. Once again, I have no big problems with it but just would like to get a second mp. I had one, a Leblanc 4l, which was hard to play, but it broke when it fell on the ground, last week. With this rather negative experience in mind, it would not be bad to get another spare mp. Thanks, I know mp questions are difficult to answer and all depends on personal preferences. Reading other discussions on the topic, I get even more confused.
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Author: diz
Date: 2002-07-11 01:12
I find that going to a music store (preferably with your teacher) and taking as many mouthpieces as possible for a "test drive" is the one way to find one that is going to be your friend - it's like buying ties - you either like them or you don't and they either compliment you or they don't. Just find one you're happy with.
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Author: anon
Date: 2002-07-11 01:54
Vandoren B-45 is the way to go.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2002-07-11 02:32
anon wrote:
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> Vandoren B-45 is the way to go.
The b-45 is <b>a</b> way to go, not <b>the</b> way to go, anon. Professional players I know don't use a B-45 on any regular basis, though I'm sure there must be one or two that do somewhere.
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Author: Hans Roskamp
Date: 2002-07-11 02:38
Thanks for all the comments. I guess you are right, it would be like buying a car without taking it for a testdrive. Perhaps for the moment I'd better stick to my Woodwind and only when one day I can get to a decent store, probably in the US or Europe (I am Dutch and fly home once a year), I could test a few mps. I only thought that there are certain types of mps which are better right from the start.
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Author: bob gardner
Date: 2002-07-11 02:56
you may want to check with some of the catalog sellers. I don't know if they will ship into Mexico or not.
this could be one way to go.
bob
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Author: Bob Arney
Date: 2002-07-11 16:18
Hans, I too am a restart and one thing I have learned is that mouthpieces, and the discussions on this BB are founded on "try and test" before buying.Buying a new mouthpiece is a little like buying a new toothbrush. It's got to fit your mouth and feel good while doing the job
However,I have bought three, for my Bass Clarinet, sight unseen, through recommended BB members who design , reface, and make them. That is one approach.
I would also suggest you try to plan ahead for your next trip home. We have Dutch members on this BB and a quick word to one of them ahead of time should at least get you a listing of stores whose selection is wide enough to try and see what you like. Also some stores have policies which might prevent testing. Another unfortunate thought is the necessity of taking your favorite "setup"along with you. Many instruments sound different with a change of mouthpieces. If you can, TAKE YOURS, providing custom regulations and costs permit.
Bob A
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Author: Bob Arney
Date: 2002-07-11 16:18
Hans, I too am a restart and one thing I have learned is that mouthpieces, and the discussions on this BB are founded on "try and test" before buying.Buying a new mouthpiece is a little like buying a new toothbrush. It's got to fit your mouth and feel good while doing the job
However,I have bought three, for my Bass Clarinet, sight unseen, through recommended BB members who design , reface, and make them. That is one approach.
I would also suggest you try to plan ahead for your next trip home. We have Dutch members on this BB and a quick word to one of them ahead of time should at least get you a listing of stores whose selection is wide enough to try and see what you like. Also some stores have policies which might prevent testing. Another unfortunate thought is the necessity of taking your favorite "setup"along with you. Many instruments sound different with a change of mouthpieces. If you can, TAKE YOURS, providing custom regulations and costs permit.
Bob A
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Author: Hans Roskamp
Date: 2002-07-11 17:52
Thanks, I guess taking the instrument back to Holland will not be much of a problem. I already took it back once because a spring had to be renewed, something I could simply not do here. A friend's brother -a good clarinet teacher- bought the instrument for me in Holland and a family member brought it to Mexico, fortunately enough without any custom problems (just tell them you are a clarinet player). I wonder if there are any mexican clarinet players on the net. Where do they buy their stuff?
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