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Author: Chris J
Date: 2009-07-20 20:57
Just looking for a shortcut here.
To get the best out of your CXBA Grabner mouthpiece, what reed do you use?
Chris
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2009-07-20 21:10
A good one.
Ba-dum-bum!
But you knew SOMEBODY would say that. So let me be the first.
All seriousness aside, if the mouthpiece is really a good one, it should work well with a wide variety of reed brands and styles. If the mouthpiece is "reed-picky", then it's not a particularly good mouthpiece! And given Mr. Grabner's reputation, I wouldn't expect that to be the case here.
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Author: Grabnerwg
Date: 2009-07-20 21:22
I would start my search with a Vandoren #3. Sometimes it is tricky finding alto clarinet reeds. Some people use alto sax reeds with good effect.
I actually make my own alto clarinet reeds by cutting down bass clarinet reeds that are too soft for my style of bass clarinet playing.
When you shorten down and narrow a bass clarinet reed, it can make a fine alto clarinet reed. Since I have so many unused bass clarinet reeds it makes sense for me. Maybe not for someone else.
Walter Grabner
www.clarinetxpress.com
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Author: Chris J
Date: 2009-07-20 22:02
Walter
Thanks for posting. I will persevere with the Vandoren 3s that I have and maybe give a slighter softer reed a try too. I am fairly sure I just have to get on with it and put some hours in.
Though still interested what has worked for others if they have tried different reeds.
Chris
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Author: Ebclarinet1
Date: 2009-07-21 00:33
Hi!
I've used the Gonzalez alto sax reeds, the VanDoren Java sax reed and the VanDoren alto clarinet reeds and all worked well with that mouthpiece. On alto I use a 2 3/4 or 3 even though I use harder reeds on the other clarinets.
Eefer guy
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