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Author: fserra
Date: 2005-04-21 20:37
Hi, it´s me i´m back (The Central Scrutinizer)....
A few time ago i was surfing in the net to search if somebody make WOOD motupieces. Why?, Because i think a little bit "purist" maybe, but if the clarinet is a WOOD instrument, the reeds are "wood" (not exactly) but natural a product. What happen if i connect this two elements with a wood mouthpiece?, what kind of sound we get?, anyone has try one?. It´s better than ebonite or crystal?. I´m not searching for a brand election or something like that, only the thougts and feelings that people who has tryed this "type" of mouthpiece.
Well, i´ve found three brands and all look very pro.
Lomax (www.lomaxclassic.com)
LEBAYLE (www.lebayle.com) This one are used by Louis Sclavis, that i think is a very good clarinetist.
Gregory Smith (www.gregory-smith.com)
Thanks a lot.
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Author: Gandalfe
Date: 2005-04-21 21:08
For some reason I see major problems with teeth marks in a wooden piece. You could work around it with rubber inserts or teeth guards, but would it be worth it? Hm...
Jim and Suzy
Pacifica Big Band
Seattle, Washington
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Author: kchan ★2017
Date: 2005-04-22 00:46
Zinner makes a wood blank which many vendors use as a basis for their mouthpiece.
Several years ago I asked Greg Smith to send me a couple to sample. He sent me 10 mouthpieces of various types of wood. The type of wood seems to have different characteristics from one to another, but of course the internal characteristics and facings shape the sound more. Of the bunch a grenadilla one worked out the best for me. It is a excellent mouthpiece. If you search the list others have them, I think cocus is also a popular choice of material. They are certainly worth a try.
Pomarico is another vendor that makes wood mouthpieces. I read somewhere that Paquito D'rivera uses them (or maybe used them).
Kenwrick
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2005-04-22 04:22
From what I've tried of his, Greg Smith doesn't sell anything that is not of a high quality. I'd say that any extra money that WOULD be spent by choosing his mouthpiece, would be well worth it when you feel/hear the quality it amounts to.
US Army Japan Band
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2005-04-22 05:12
I have three Pomarico wood mouthpieces, and they are all very good. They all sound and feel totally different from the crystal Pomaricos. I personally think the material matters a lot to the sound.
Fserra, ignoring the dead, Louis Sclavis is my favorite clarinetist. I wanted to know what he uses for a long time (not because I want to use it too, just because I was interested), so thanks!
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Author: john gibson
Date: 2005-04-22 14:39
I agree with clarnibass....Pomarico makes excellent wood mpc's....I have one and love it when playing classical stuff.....use my Pomarico crystals when playing other forms of music....
Wood MPC seems to be a bit darker than my crystals....give 'em all a try....
John Gibson
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Author: Amanda S
Date: 2005-04-22 21:31
Do these break easily? I once had a miniscule crunch in the corner of my hard rubber mp(I could barely see it) and it stopped playing. Does the wood hold up? And how would it take to a mp patch?
Amanda
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2005-04-22 22:08
I have played on a Gregory Smith Kaspar Cicero Grenadilla wood mouthpiece for the last 4 years and absolutely love it. His stuff is of the highest quality. I asked him to match my Kaspar Cicero 13 and he did that and beyond. It was so good I sold the Kaspar and pocketed the cash difference.
Send Greg an email and tell him your set-up. Then ask about having some sent out to you to try. He makes several types of wood.
Walter Grabner also makes wooden mouthpieces. I've never played one, but have heard good things about them. I've had him to refinish a few mouthpieces for me and been quite pleased.
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Author: VermontJM
Date: 2005-04-22 22:22
These must wear out faster, huh? Plus you must have to be REALLY careful about the air temp- I would think that with the wood being that thin and close to your mouth, they could crack in no time.
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