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RE: Mouthpieces

Author: Don
Date: 1999-08-19 03:28

Ann: I'm sure your thinking of the Vandoren 5RV and the
B45. The 5RV has a tip opening (distance between tip of
reed and tip of mp) of about .040" (forty thousanths)
while the B45 tip opening is .045". This difference
gives the 5RV a better scale and control in the altissimo
range while the B45 with a larger opening gives a slightly
fuller tone with the tradeoff being some loss of scale
(pitch) and less control in the clarion/altissimo. Both
mp have a rather long facing (distance from tip to point
where mp and reed begin to separate) Although the B45
will give a bit more volume, I think you would like either
of them. The M8 is a very close tipped Vandoren mp de-
signed for the R13. Actually, both the 5RV and B45 are
available for the R13 (5RV13 and B4513) if you happen to
play the R13. Best bet is find a dealer who will let
you try all three. Woodwind & Brasswind, Int. Music and
other mailorder house will let you try up to 3 at a time.
Call them at their 800 for details. Believe me, it is
worth the effort to try several. Details of above
facing and tip opening is usually found in dealers cata-
logs, more precisely than I.ve given here. Good luck.

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