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Author: Library Geek
Date: 2009-08-20 18:49
Anyone using a David Hite bass clarinet mouthpiece? I've read good things about his soprano Bb mouthpiece, and I was wondering about the quality of the bass clarinet mouthpiece.
Right now I'm using a George M. Bundy 3, which my local repairman gave me a deal on when I first got my bass in January and he made some adjustments. My ligature is a Rovner Dark. Reed is Fibercell med-soft.
I'm on a bit of a budget--I'd like to spend no more than around $100 (that's low, I know). I have an old plastic Bundy bass clarinet going down to low Eb.
Is the George M. Bundy 3 a plastic mouthpiece (I don't know how old the one I have is)?
Thanks,
Ann
Post Edited (2009-08-20 19:45)
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Author: alanporter
Date: 2009-08-20 20:38
The george Bundy #3 is actually hard rubber. If you are not happy with it as is, it makes a good blank to be refaced if you can find a good mpc craftsman.
tiaroa@shaw.ca
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2009-08-21 00:45
The Hite is good but I would not say spectacular.
Just tried a crystal Pomarico the other day that was actually very good, but I think it is a little more than $100.
............Paul Aviles
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Author: Bobby McClellan
Date: 2009-08-21 01:58
I have never tried the Hite. I currently play on a garrett and like it alot. He lists his bass mouthpieces at 95.00
Bobby M. McClellan
Flowood, MS
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Author: CEC
Date: 2009-08-21 04:57
I second the suggestion regarding the Roger Garrett mouthpiece. A great mouthpiece for a great price!
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2009-08-21 18:08
The Pomarico, as it turns out, is the "Jazz *" which seemed great for classical if you ask me. The down side for you is that it is $148 from Woodwind Brasswind (this is a heavily discounted price too).
.................Paul Aviles
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Author: super20dan
Date: 2021-12-16 06:43
i hite bass mpc is a good buy for the money and plays very good but is a notch below the premium boutique offerings. however it does preform better in the altisimo than any other i have played. notes are better voiced and in tune . i also discovered the ligature that comes with the mpc is a pattented hite desighn and offers crisper low note articulation for me than any of my other ligs. {all high end models} this mpc is tough to beat for the price
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