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Having fun in Utah

Author: Sylvain
Date: 2006-01-13 21:48

I had to go to Salt Lake City for work and the day before I left I discovered that only one but two respected mouthpiece makers live there. I checked the bank account and called Brad Behn and Lee Livengood.

I just want to give them kudos, as I had the most pleasing experience with both of them.

Lee had a few zinners and a couple Chadash Hill that he faced and I found one of each that I really liked. I think I will keep the zinner as I already own a CH nicely faced by Chris Hill. The zinner has a nice dark tone and is very easy to play.

I then met Brad Behn who had lent me a full rack of hand faced zinners, he then finely refaced one for me. What I liked best about my interaction with him was the interaction process. He asks you to express in detailed terms what you like and don't like about the faing and he makes adjustments accordingly. I went from playing a very good mouthpiece to something that felt *very* comfortable. I tried a few of his vintage, but my wallet isn't quite deep enough for these. I think he is onto something with these blanks.

Both Zinners sound and feel very similar and I will most likely keep both an play whichever feels best on a given day/reed.

Lee and Brad both let me bring the mouthpieces home to try and have been very accomodating. We met on a sunday and I was surprised they would find the time for me.
Highly recommended.

The only downside, playing at a mile high when you live at sea level is not a fun experience!

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Sylvain Bouix <sbouix@gmail.com>

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