 The Clarinet BBoard
|
Author: Sang1Lee
Date: 2008-04-15 19:13
right now, i play a B40 with a Chadash 65 barrel on a R13
any new mouthpiece recommendation?
any new Barrel recommendation?
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: patrickryan04
Date: 2008-04-15 23:35
I have a few that I have played on that work for me.
The Portnoy m op works well for me with a V-12 #4 the cost is around 70 US $
The Richard Hawkins S facing also works very well with a V-12 3.5 120 US $
I really like my Backun Traditional with a V-12 3.5 however, it is 500 US $
These are just a few that I like.
1st Armored Division Band
Clarinetist
Dixie Band
Woodwind Quintet
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Iceland clarinet
Date: 2008-04-16 01:05
First tell us what you like about your current setup. Second tell us what you would like it do but your current doesn't for you and then if you are having a problem with it.
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2008-04-16 01:42
This is a very strange request because everyone that sends in a recommendation will recommend what he or she like. There are dozens of mouthpiece out there and many types of barrels. No one person will be able to tell you what is best for you, you have to try several to find out what is best for you, not for them. What is it that you don’t like about your set up, what is it you do like, what is it you would like to get that you’re not getting now. Do you study with someone? If so, what do they say? Sorry. lot's of questions. ESP
www.peabody.jhu.edu/457, (check out my Mozart)
ESP eddiesclarinet.com
Post Edited (2008-06-08 19:08)
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: claritoot26
Date: 2008-04-16 13:52
Right on, Ed. Also think about your musical goals and your budget. Vandoren has a variety of facings to choose from that work well for a number of highly regarded professionals, and they're economical. But of course, there's plenty of others to consider and it's worthwhile to try as many different kinds as you can preferably with your teacher or other unbiased clarinet expert present to guide you with your decision. Good luck on this exciting but sometimes confusing journey.
Lori
Post Edited (2008-04-16 13:59)
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Sang1Lee
Date: 2008-04-16 18:51
well, i feel ok right now with my set up..
But, my B40 is pretty old, so i kind of feel like i need a new mouthpiece
possibley a "step-up" from a B40 but something similar
something that can give me a distinct sound?
something that can articulate well?
something like that......
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Ed
Date: 2008-04-16 19:54
I think that Clark Fobes makes great mouthpieces that are pretty reasonably priced.
http://www.clarkwfobes.com/Productpage.html
would be a place to start to learn more about his various lines and facings. You can also contact him with your questions and Clark would be happy to steer you in the right direction. He is a great guy and very helpful.
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Ryan25
Date: 2008-04-16 20:18
"something that can give me a distinct sound?
something that can articulate well?"
These are things done by the clarinetist not the mouthpiece. Many top players play mouthpieces like a B40 and B45. This isn't to say that you have to stick with what you have now but be careful spending money on a mouthpiece expecting to sound better or tounge faster. It doesn't really work like that.
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Iceland clarinet
Date: 2008-04-16 20:45
Ryan is compleatly right. The first thing you should do when testing a new mouthpiece is to try out at least 4 new reeds and maybe some broken-in on your current mouthpiece to see how reed friendly it is. Then you should test if the mouthpiece makes your work easier:staccato,legato,register leaps,loud and focused,soft with good quality in the sound and such. Then finally you should test if you like how you sound on it.
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Ryder
Date: 2008-04-17 00:16
Definatly give Clark Fobes a try. I play a San Fransisco CF+ and I love the tone I can achieve from it, but that may not be the facing for you. It is similar to the 5RV (non lyre) facing. Your B40 Is quite a bit more open than the CF+. He has many choices to chose from. It is very reed friendly too. The Lomax Chicago also stands out to me.
Try many
Good Luck!
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: clarinetguy55
Date: 2008-06-08 18:00
I would highly recommend Richard Hawkins mouthpieces. I use the Standard model and I think that it has a very nice sound. Larry Combs also uses the Richard Hawkins Standard. Get them at www.richardhawkinsmouthpiece.com
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2008-06-08 18:15
Also check out Brad Behn. I got two Ouvertures, each with a different facing (hey! where do you find that choice with sub-50$ beaks?), and get compliments all over.
--
Ben
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2008-06-08 19:11
I won't say I told you so. Everybody thinks what they use is the best for you too, wrong! Notice, I didn't tell you what I play. ESP, www.peabody.jhu.edu/457
(check out my Mozart)
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2008-06-08 19:19
Ed Palanker wrote:
> Everybody thinks what they use is the best for you too, wrong!
Nope. I wouldn't claim that. (I'm an off-brand guy anyway)
--
Ben
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2008-06-08 20:30
Ben, your right, not everyone, but a great many. There are so many good mouthpieces available today that a person just has to try out as many the can. Good for you Ben, you're my kind of people! ESP
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: D Dow
Date: 2008-06-09 01:39
It would be nice to know what specific problems you are encountering with your set up?...tuning issues and the like. As to changing mouthpiece every facing will have drawbacks and or advantages. The idea is to figure out technically what needs work in terms of technique and practice...is the set up you using imparing your development? A good teacher or your current instructor should be spoken with...it would be hard to idealize any set up because all of them have hidden problems..an open mouthpiece may not allow ease of articulation for some but help other players.
I think mouthpiece choice is the most personal and one should try many and therefore come away with what some may add and others leave out. A sudden shift to a facing that is very different from the current set up can be a disaster so don't be in a rush.
David Dow
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
The Clarinet Pages
|
 |
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
