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Author: Vic
Date: 2002-08-28 16:13
I'd received some good advice here on mouthpieces a while back. I was looking for something with a bigger, "fatter" tone, for jazz. A Portnoy BP02 was recommended. My instructor put me onto a Hite Premier, which he said performed the same, but was substantially cheaper. I do like the Hite mpc and it does seem to give me a bigger sound. Right now I'm using a Rovner MkIII ligature on it with Mitchell Lurie 4 1/2s, Vandoren and Grand Concert 4s. But is he correct about the comparison to the Portnoy BP02? Is it really a case of getting even more for the extra money?
Vic
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Author: David Spiegelthal
Date: 2002-08-28 16:22
Vic,
Even within the same brand and with the exact same model or facing number, EVERY MOUTHPIECE IS DIFFERENT ---- try a few of each type and decide for yourself what works best for you. Nobody else here can tell you that!
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Author: Mark Pinner
Date: 2002-08-29 01:29
Hite Premier is a cheap student mouthpiece with a very close lay. Even the J & D Hite model is an improvement. I may be mistaken but I was under the impression that an open lay and softer reed is the better jazz combination. I make this comment after 23 years as a professional player, mainly jazz.
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Author: Karel
Date: 2002-08-29 02:30
Hite's Model "J" is a handmade mpc designed more for jazz, I believe.
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Author: David Dow
Date: 2002-08-29 12:36
Agree with David S on that one...I have two B40s which are very differnet from each other...and the same can be said for my two Kanter's and Kaspar's of the same facing. I have heard from other clarinet players the Hite mouthpiece is very good. As far as jazz mouthpieces I only know of the 5JB Vandoren and this isn't my territory at all so I will let the jazzers do that work!
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Author: John Moses
Date: 2002-08-29 18:42
Hi:
I believe you're looking for a HITE "J" facing.
I've been playing on HITE mouthpieces for years.
They're terrific!
I have a mouthpiece he makes for me, the "JJM" facing.
You might want to speak to David directly.
Try calling him to discuss your personel needs, he's very helpful.
Good luck, JJM
His phone # is:
1-800-433-4483 or,
1-813-947-8803
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