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Author: kfrank1
Date: 2006-11-08 01:50
I recently ordered his bass clarinet mpc which seems to be working out for me. Now I am looking for a clarinet mpc and was wondering whether anyone has any thoughts or info about his clarinet mouthpieces.
I tried a Vandoren B40 which was good except that it felt restrictive volumewise when trying to play loud. I have ordered a Grabner K14 but was wondering about the Yan mouthpiece as well.
I am after a dark sound with projection, something that would work for both pit band and jazz.
Thanks
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Author: martin
Date: 2006-11-08 23:33
Before I stopped playing, my Jimmy Yan was my favorite. It has a 1.02 opening and long facing. I used Zonda 3.5's with it and got a dark sound. I was not a pro and never played in large rooms so I don't know how it would project. I believe most of his mouthpieces are closed but you'd have to contact Jimmy for more info. At the time of my purchase a couple of Julliard students were trying out mouthpieces and they projected just fine.
Martin
Post Edited (2006-11-09 02:01)
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Author: Roger Aldridge
Date: 2006-11-09 12:45
kfrank1,
I suggest you contact Tim Price on the Sax On The Web (SOTW) Forum. I believe that Tim is a big fan of Jimmy Yan's mouthpieces. He might be able to help you. This forum has a link to SOTW. Then, post a message for Tim in the clarinet section of the forum or from the forum send a private message to Tim.
Personally, I think you'll be quite happy with the Grabner K14 for pit and jazz playing. I started using a K14 a couple of months ago (after being deeply impressed with the Grabner LB bass clarinet mouthpiece) and I'm extremely happy with how it's working for my big band and jazz playing. It has a richly dark, round, warm sound with an exceptional level of projection. It turned out to be a perfect match for me as I want a DARK, fat sound that projects.
One thing I discovered about my Grabner mouthpieces is they really come to life -- with wonderfully rich tonal qualities and remarkable projection -- when more of the mouthpiece beak is taken into the mouth....possibly more than what you might be used to.
Also, there are subtle and not-so-subtle differences between Grabner mouthpieces of the same model. The two LB mouthpieces I have perform differently. The first one is "dark and mysterious" as Walter described it. BEAUTIFUL sound! The second one is like a high performance sports car in its response. Totally amazing mouthpiece. With this in mind, it might be helpful to have Walter send you two K14 mouthpieces to try and see which one you like the best.
Walter Grabner is a delight to work with in ordering a mouthpiece. I described my tonal conception and what I'm looking for to him. Walter then sent mouthpieces he thought would be a good match for me. The K14 I received from him hit the ball right out of the park!
Good luck!
Roger
Post Edited (2006-11-09 12:48)
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Author: kfrank1
Date: 2006-11-10 20:41
Thanks.
Tim Price was who turned me onto the Yan mpc for bass clarinet. I think he uses a mpc from Kal Oppermann on clarinet.
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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2006-11-10 23:54
I use a HITE custom mp, with my own facing "JJM." Jimmy has copied it for a few of my students, but has many great facings of his own.
Jimmy is a good friend, excellent repairman, and mp maker.
Ask him to make a mp for your own specific needs, he can do anything with a mouthpiece. He refaces many of the mp's here in NYC for all the guys.
JJM
Légère Artist
Clark W. Fobes Artist
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Author: kfrank1
Date: 2006-11-12 02:08
I may give him a call and see what he suggests, either refacing my existing mpc or trying one of his. Thanks
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