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Re: Kasper Mpcs.

Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2009-02-09 15:17

The thing about the Kaspars on eBay (and I've bought several) is the variance of quality. Be sure you buy from someone who will allow a play-test time period of a few days so you can play and have someone listen objectively to your playing during that time (a teacher). A good one will be expensive. The 700.00 price range may be what the auction ends up on if you're getting a mouthpiece in original condition. Be sure to find out if it has been refaced or not. If it has been refaced, find out who did it. One that has been refaced is not as valuable as one that is in original condition.

The Cicero 13 is a really good standard Kaspar.

I also recommend some of the mouthpiece makers here on the board like Greg Smith and Walter Grabner. I've played both their mouthpieces with good success. I've also worked with Brad Behn (also a sponsor of this board) and his workmanship is superb. All three of these gentlemen are really nice to work with. Tell them your set-up and they'll work with you on a great custom mouthpiece that will be every bit as satisfying as a Kaspar.

I gave up on finding good Kaspars and decided to go with the new models because of so many problems with getting a good vintage. If you ever find one keep it because you may never find another one. I learned that the hard way.

At this time I'm playing a Backun Orkestra model and really, really like it. It has the projection and volume you want from the Kaspar. It runs $500.00 and you can get it directly from Morrie Backun himself on his website.

Post Edited (2009-02-09 15:24)

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