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Author: clarinetguy93
Date: 2014-04-09 23:32
Anyone who plays a NOVA mouthpiece who can share thoughts and reflections?
Is it a good mouthpiece?
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Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2014-04-09 21:45
If you're looking for a good quality student level mouthpiece, yes, it is.
Karl
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2014-04-09 22:02
I have the Nova Bass piece, and like it a lot. In a way it's like a Fobes Debut, but I wouldn't say it's a "student" mouthpiece - unlike the Debut, it does take some time getting used to, but then...wow.
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Ben
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Author: blazian
Date: 2014-04-10 06:23
I agree that it's not exactly a "student" mouthpiece, but more of an entry-level professional. The price has probably gone down since I bought mine, but I've been using one since middle school.
It's nice and closed so I tend to use 4-4½ reeds. There's good reed compatibility too. I've been able to get a good (subjectively) dark, round sound out if it. I now loan it to my students to give them a feel for a mouthpiece much more refined (or maybe just specialized) than a no-name, stock, or "band-director approved" mouthpiece.
I've since moved on to a new mouthpiece, but I do look back on my Nova with fondness. I don't regret buying it.
- Martin
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Author: Claire Annette
Date: 2014-04-10 12:59
I use one on my Lyrique C clarinet and am very pleased with the result.
Post Edited (2014-04-10 16:59)
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Author: MSK
Date: 2014-04-10 17:20
Not meaning to co-opt the OP's post, but just curious how it compares to the Debut and the San Francisco CF+ since it is in the middle price wise and has the same CF+ facing.
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Author: acermak
Date: 2014-04-10 15:11
I love my Nova on my contra alto clarinet. It is far more comfortable than the #3 Bundy I had. It also works well with the Legere #3 Barisax reed I've been using after giving up on fighting warp during the winter.
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