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Author: sanya
Date: 2005-05-03 23:05
I would hopefully like to go and buy a new mouthpiece this weekend, as I need one pretty badly. I was thinking of calling my local music store and asking them if they could take out a set of mouthpieces that I could try there. Do you think that they'll think I'm weird if I ask that? Lmao, I'm guessing that most people serious about music WOULD try out the mouthpieces before buying, but still, I don't know if they're used to hearing that or not.
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Author: pewd
Date: 2005-05-03 23:14
if they're not willing to do that, find another music store.
- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas
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Author: ron b
Date: 2005-05-03 23:25
There's nothing weird about trying out mouthpieces, Sanya. As Paul says, music stores I'm familiar with let folks try out all the mouthpieces they want to try out. They're set up to do that because it's good for business. If they can't handle that simple request, go somewhere else.
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Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2005-05-03 23:37
Find out up front if they charge a sterilization fee. In my experience, many stores do -- usually around $2.50 per mouthpiece -- though some stores will waive the fee if you buy one.
Best regards,
jnk
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Author: Bob A
Date: 2005-05-04 13:52
Obviously none of you folk live in Rural Iowa. Our 'mom & pop' is 26miles West, another 26 miles North, and our best 82 miles East. Move? Nah! There is always the internet and people glad to ship you stuff. Try Walter Grabner. He is easy to do business with and makes a fine product.
Bob A
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2005-05-05 13:48
You can order several at a time from International Musical Suppliers and Woodwind and Brasswind as well. They also are cheaper than the local music stores. They will charge your card and then when you return the mouthpieces you don't want you'll be credited for the return. The downside is that it sometimes takes them 5 or 6 weeks to get your account credited for the returned mouthpieces. You also have to be very careful with the ones you try out and make certain not to get ligature marks on them. A bit of tape over the label of the mouthpiece (or backside if there's no label) will help. Be sure not to bite without a mouthpiece protector, or just be very careful not to get tooth marks.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2005-05-05 20:42
......but just WHY do you need a new mouthpiece??
Bob Draznik
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Author: sanya
Date: 2005-05-05 22:46
Bob... I need to get a new mouthpiece because the one I have is complete and total crap, and no, I am not just saying that because I am spoiled and need to find ways of spending money. I've actually saved up for this because I know that the one I got for $25 from the music department at my school is nothing close to what I really want. I also know that I should, in reality, be buying an intermediate (perhaps used) "new" clarinet, because of how bad the one I have makes me sound, but I can currently only afford the mouthpiece.
Everyone else, thank you! I would order online but I'm a bit afraid of asking my mom for her credit card number, ha. :-[
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Author: Bob A
Date: 2005-05-06 03:20
Sanya, pull your barrel out about 50cents and play a duet with your teacher. Your Mom will be glad to let you use her card or buy you an oboe.
Bob A
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