Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2008-07-16 19:13
Ed,
I (wisely) don't usually find myself disagreeing with you but, in this case, I have to. It's not just a matter of darker/brighter sound. The B45 is a much more resistant mouthpiece than the 5RV (with or without Lyre) or the Fobes, Hite, etc. beginner mouthpieces. There is a decent chance that a beginner may find it incredibly hard to blow, even with a light reed and, with no frame of reference to compare the experience to, may conclude that this is the way things have to be -- and may give up on the clarinet prematurely. Personally I think (and, if previous threads are any indication, I'm not alone) that, while the B45 may be fine for a more experienced player, it is a terrible mouthpiece to inflict on a beginner.
Michael,
FWIW, I don't know the characteristics of the P34's facing length and chamber but, according to the chart in the WW&BW catalog, the P34 actually has a closer tip opening than the 5RV. And I can tell you, from having tried all the Gigliotti facings and having played a #3 for awhile, that it is the least inherently resistant of the Gigliotti line. It wouldn't surprise me, then, to find that, with an appropriately light reed, it might work fine for a beginner -- though, again, it is a little pricey for that role. And someone who started on it (or not) might very well prefer it later in their career, though I suspect they would want a stronger reed, in most cases.
Best regards,
jnk
Post Edited (2008-07-16 19:33)
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