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Author: bmcgar ★2017
Date: 2008-09-10 18:32
Luis Rossi is now selling his own hand-faced mouthpieces (at, in my opinion, the ridiculously low price of $200, shipping included).
IMNSHO, they're excellent.
Please contact me off-list if you want particulars.
(I'm not associated with Rossi Clarinets--though I own three of his instruments and have one more on the way--and I'm not being rewarded by Luis for this unsolicited endorsement.)
B.
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2008-09-10 21:48
Do left handed people need left hand-faced mouthpieces? I'm not one but I'm considering a face-handed mouthpiece...
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Author: Molloy
Date: 2008-09-11 00:37
Does he make any wood mouthpieces, or only hard rubber?
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Author: bmcgar ★2017
Date: 2008-09-11 07:01
Only a "rubber" mouthpiece is mentioned on his site, and he hasn't said anything to me in our occasional e-mail exchanges that he's contemplating using any other material.
Knowing how busy he is, I doubt that he will be offering more than one facing or material options for quite a while. I'm also guessing--and it's merely a guess based on no real evidence--that it isn't likely that he'll ever offer more than one facing or a material options.
I suggest that, if you have questions about the mouthpiece he is offering or his plans to provide other options, that you write to him directly.
His e-mail address in on his Web site, rossiclarinets.com. When he's not traveling or up to his ears in work, he's very good about replying to inquiries.
Again, I'd be glad to answer any questions about my experience with the mouthpiece, but off-list, please. The last thing this list needs is another "compare mouthpieces" or "which is better" thread.
B.
Post Edited (2008-09-11 07:14)
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Author: Ed
Date: 2008-09-11 10:53
Do you know what blanks he is using, and what the facing is?
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Author: bmcgar ★2017
Date: 2008-09-11 21:11
I'm not sure about the blank other than "Zinner" isn't stamped on it, and I haven't measured the facing, though the tip seems to be "medium" or "medium close," or around 1.05 mm. (I'm playing Gonzalez FOF 3.75s on it.)
I've written Luis asking for information. I'll post it here when he replies.
B.
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Author: bmcgar ★2017
Date: 2008-09-12 02:48
From Luis:
Dear Bruce,
the blank is made by Salluzzi, a mouthpiece maker from Argentina. He makes his own ebonita, so it totally different to everything else in the market.
This model works with a long lay and wide tip opening, which gives lots of freedom, big round tone, good articulation and good control.
All the best,
Luis
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