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Author: Grabnerwg
Date: 2024-11-07 16:46
For those of you who missed my announcement on Facebook, I will be retiring and closing my business as of Dec 31, 2024. The last day to submit orders for new mouthpieces is Dec. 1, 2024.
It has been a tremendous honor to work with so many of you and I cherish all the friendships I have made, all over the world.
Thanks to all of you.
Walter Grabner
Walter Grabner
www.clarinetxpress.com
847-266-8644
Post Edited (2024-11-15 18:21)
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Author: Ed
Date: 2024-11-07 23:11
Congratulations! You have made a remarkable contribution to the clarinet community. Enjoy the next chapter.
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Author: bradfordlloyd
Date: 2024-11-08 00:22
So, if we have orders we want to place by December 1st, should we do that through your website?
Your mouthpieces are just amazing, and I thank you for your significant contributions to the clarinet world! Enjoy your retirement!
Post Edited (2024-11-08 00:41)
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Author: kdk
Date: 2024-11-08 00:50
Your retirement will be a great feeling for you but a real loss to the clarinet world.
Ed wrote:
> Congratulations! You have made a remarkable contribution to the
> clarinet community. Enjoy the next chapter.
So, what *is* the next chapter?
Karl
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Author: symphony1010
Date: 2024-11-08 12:42
Thank you for your fine work Walter. We share that first name but it wasn't just that which drew me to your mouthpieces! I have one of your 'Virtuouso' models and it was a revelation in terms of reed-friendliness compared to models I had used before.
Enjoy your retirement and know you have brought much playing success and pleasure to so many!
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Author: mozartklar
Date: 2024-11-08 18:56
Walter, I bought my E-flat clarinet from you back in 2007/2008 as well as your K13*, Graber-Bloom bass and E-flat mouthpieces. You were always great to work with and I wish you nothing but the best as you start this next chapter of your life.
Godspeed and be well!
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2024-11-08 20:15
>> I will be retiring and closing my business as of Dec 31, 2014 <<
The time traveling business probably has a brighter future.
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Author: Ed
Date: 2024-11-09 00:56
Quote:
>> I will be retiring and closing my business as of Dec 31, 2014 <<
The time traveling business probably has a brighter future.
Yes, I wondered if like the family members in Back To The Future, will those mouthpieces made since then all disappear?
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Author: kilo
Date: 2024-11-11 18:18
Congratulations, Walter, and thank you for putting my new R-13 into playing condition, for my K13 mouthpiece, and for my White Velvet bass mouthpiece.
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Author: Grabnerwg
Date: 2024-11-15 18:23
Next chapter?
Enjoying my new patio!
Lots of good books
Travel
Still a lot of music (I am currently in 4 groups).
Fixing up the house.
Etc.
Walter
Walter Grabner
www.clarinetxpress.com
847-266-8644
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Author: gwie
Date: 2024-11-16 05:54
Hi Walter, thanks for all the superb mouthpieces over the years--many of them in the hands of former students who still play on them!
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Author: jim sclater
Date: 2024-11-16 17:26
Walter,
The clarinet community owes you a debt of gratitude for all your work over the years. Hope you have a happy retirement. Still enjoying that "Virtuoso" mouthpiece. Wish you had made a newer model! (There's still time!)
Jim Sclater
jsclater@comcast.net
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Author: ruben
Date: 2024-11-17 11:05
Walter: Has somebody taken over your business? It would be a shame not to see your knowhow passed on to a future generation. Enjoy your retirement!
rubengreenbergparisfrance@gmail.com
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Author: Ebclarinet1
Date: 2024-11-18 21:26
Congratulations!
I still enjoy the alto, A and bass clarinets I bought from you plus numerous mouthpieces!
Kevin Vaughn
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Author: karusel
Date: 2024-11-22 11:46
I didn't even know this existed, if I assumed correctly, the mouthpieces are 3D printed...? Brilliant, this allows for any geometry one can think of!! What material specifically is used? I mean because of health/safety concerns.
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2024-11-27 08:49
>> What material specifically is used? I mean because of health/safety concerns. <<
It's not just the material which needs to be food-safe. The way 3D printing works results in pores which, regardless of material, can trap particles. Generally, a 3D product made from a food-safe material is not considered food-safe.
It's possible to coat 3D made products with food-grade coatings and polish them to improve or sometimes even eliminate the pores, but I'm not sure how you would do this to the inside of a mouthpiece.
Whether this is a significant issue with mouthpieces I guess anyone can decide for themselves.
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Author: Maestro_6
Date: 2024-11-28 19:50
Regarding clarnibass's point, this is primarily with FDM 3D printing, which I believe only SYOS uses for production mouthpiece manufacturing. The small 3D makers I know of for clarinet mouthpieces seem to use other forms of 3D printing. They indeed make dental-grade resins for castings, molds, etc. from SLA 3D printing, a different type of printing entirely, which are FDA-approved for long-term contact even inside the human body for medical applications.
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2024-11-29 09:53
Yes I was referring only to FDM printing which some mouthpiece makers use. I don't know what each mouthpiece maker printing mouthpiece uses. If anyone is buying an SLA printed mouthpiece, it's best to ask and make sure the material is food-safe. Most SLA printing materials are not food-safe, often even worse than the materials used for FDM, so it's especially important to verify it.
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Author: karusel
Date: 2024-11-29 17:53
I've looked into materials more closely and I've uncovered a couple of things; all SLA resin (when fluid) is toxic, acutely quite a lot actually, chronic, better not even ask.
Cured SLA resin that is biocompatible is deemed safe and acutely there are zero indications that it would not be safe, and there seem to be no indications of any problems with prolonged exposure, but it's only an assumption, not confirmed fact as I'm not aware of any multi-year test of exposure. Now, supposing cured biocompatible SLA resin is 100% safe, it seems that only translucent resin can be expected to be fully curable, I don't see how light, even UV, can go through black opaque material.
That said, what about hard rubber? Weren't there chemicals involve in the production, such as sulfur, not all of which has reacted and is therefore leeching out?
Acutely, glyphosate is less toxic than table salt, and yet... so you see, health concern is a very complex matter in my opinion.
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Author: Bill
Date: 2024-12-05 04:26
Thank you for your talent Walter. You successfully refaced a Lelandais for me and I own one of your Kaspar-style Zinner mpcs. Blessings on the next chapter of your journey.
Bill Fogle
Ellsworth, Maine
(formerly Washington, DC)
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Author: KenJarczyk
Date: 2024-12-06 02:11
Walter,
You’ve been an absolute blessing to the world wide clarinet community. We all are infinitely in your debt. So, Thank You for a life of love-driven service, and God Bless You, Sir! You will be missed.
Ken Jarczyk
Woodwinds Specialist
Eb, C, Bb, A & Bass Clarinets
Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo
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Author: Mojo
Date: 2024-12-06 18:17
>That said, what about hard rubber? Weren't there chemicals involve in the production, such as sulfur, not all of which has reacted and is therefore leeching out?
Players tend to give HR a “pass” but scrutinize newer material used to make mouthpieces or repairs.
FDM printed mouthpieces are safe IMO. Just treat them as you would hard rubber. Avoid hot temperatures and clean them occasionally with soapy water and/or some diluted vinegar solution. But decide for yourself.
MojoMP.com
Mojo Mouthpiece Work LLC
MojoMouthpieceWork@yahoo.com
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Author: dorjepismo ★2017
Date: 2024-12-19 08:55
Your work has been second to none. Thanks, and enjoy your retirement!
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