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Author: alanporter
Date: 2007-11-13 20:34
I am new to this forum. I have been a member of another clarinet forum whose members don't appear to be very knowledgeable, as I have asked three questions over the past two months and no one has answered any of them.
The questions are:
1. I have an old soprano Bb made by F. Buisson of Paris. Is this a student, intermediate or pro model ? It sounds very good.
2. What is your opinion of the Perfectone mouthpiece made in Elkhart, Ind.
3. I have come across a Tru Blo ligature made of plaited leather. Does it have any advantages ?
Sorry if three questions are too much for one posting. Tell me if I am out of line.
tiaroa@shaw.ca
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2007-11-13 20:59
Hi Alan - Welcome to our friendly BBoard . We [and I] will attempt to answer your questions. Buisson cls have been discussed often, and this info is available by using our archives Search [above], I believe you will find it to be a "trade name" used as what we call a "stencil", for a distributor, and not a "maker". I've not heard of "Perfectone" mps, and would guess its a commonplace "stock" mp, inexpensive, nor of a Tru Blo lig. Again Searching may turn up some useful info. Luck, Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2007-11-14 02:10
Much of the focus here, is on practice making for better playing - rather than equipment.
Older instruments from makers that are no longer in business can vary dramatically from one to the next - they were often made entirely by hand, and under contract by the same staff at the more famous factories.
If the clarinet tunes well, and has no mechanical faults - great.
Perfectone mouthpieces were ground out in the tens of thousands; mostly with the jazz doubler in mind. It's difficult to get a flexible sound from a mouthpiece designed to play LOUD above all else.
The Fobes Debut and Hite Premier mouthpieces are inexpensive ways to start playing a mouthpiece that will favor a medium strength reed.
Ligatures need to hold the reed in place. Their contribution to overall sound is marginal (and debatable).
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A caution - gear can get in your way, or derail progress, but rarely make you a better player.
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