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Author: kiseoglee
Date: 2010-01-17 04:55
I've recieved new MP from Backun shop several days ago.
I use Fobes Cicero 13 MP (tip opening 1.04) and Rue Lepic 3.5+ reeds.
The new MP, 'Traditional' model from MOBA has 1.09 tip opening announced in their homepage, and I guessed there should be no problem with 3.5+ reeds. However, I feel insurmountable resistance with my usual reeds.
What's the proper reed strength for MOBA 'traditional' MP?
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Author: Clarimeister
Date: 2010-01-17 06:39
Since the tip opening is more open, you're definitely going to need a 'softer' reed. Try using a 3.5 Rue Lepic and see what happens. If that's still too hard, try a 3. Experiment.
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Author: Ed
Date: 2010-01-17 13:58
I would ask Backun for suggestions. They are generally good about responding.
The tip is only one part of the equation, the facing length can also have an effect. A longer facing would enable you to use harder reeds than a shorter one. I can't recall what the dimensions are for these. The interior dimensions can also have an effect.
I seem to recall playing one for a time and using V12 4. That said, each mouthpiece and each person is different. What works for one person may not work for another. Experiment and see what works for you. Good luck.
Post Edited (2010-01-17 19:21)
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2010-01-17 14:49
There's nothing to ask Backun about. Each player has a unique jaw, teeth, lips, embouchure and way of blowing. You try various reed cuts and strengths until you find one that works.
Ken Shaw
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2010-01-17 15:09
I agree with Ken, it's actually silly to ask someone else what the correct strength reed is for you on any given mouthpiece. Only you can determine what style and number reed will work best for you. Besides the fact that the tip opening is only one measurement that matters is how much resistance is in a mouthpiece, as Ken rightly said, everyones jaw, embouchure etc. is different. There are players that us a number 4.5 or 5 reed on the same mouthpiece that another player is successful using a number 3 reed.
A perfect example of the tip opening having little meaning in some cases is the MP I use. It's an old Morgan, one of his original, that has a #28 marking. He told me it's really about a 17-18 tip because he used a different gauge when he made that and it wasn't as accurate as the ones he used when I asked him. He also told me that because of the way he made the baffle and the rails on that mouthpiece it will play more like a more closed facings. Well he was right, my two backup Morgans are a number 6 and a 10 facings. They both play very much like my "28", the same reeds feel very comfortable. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: Ed
Date: 2010-01-17 16:26
To offer clarification-
Sure, I agree everyone is different.
That said,, there is a certain range of reeds that may work on a given mouthpiece. For example, try putting a #5 on a B45. I doubt it will work for anyone. (well....perhaps this guy http://tinyurl.com/357ors)
Many makers (Vandoren, Smith, McClune, Grabner come to mind) give a range or suggestion of reeds that they feel will work with a given mouthpiece. In some cases a mouthpiece has been designed to work particularly well with a certain style, cut or strength of reed.
I don't suggest that anyone can tell anyone else what will work for them. But, it may help in narrowing down choices, especially given the wide variety of reeds out there today.
Post Edited (2010-01-17 17:00)
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2010-01-17 18:05
"That said,, there is a certain range of reeds that may work on a given mouthpiece. For example, try putting a #5 on a B45. I doubt it will work for anyone. (well....perhaps this guy http://tinyurl.com/357ors)"
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Ed, when I played the Scotia Festival with Bill Jenkins (he is 2nd Cl Baltimore Sym) we tried each other's Clarinet.
Bill's setup was way, way too hard for me to blow, and mine was way, way too soft for him.
We both sounded really good - different, but really good. Neither of us had a darker sound than the other, and we blended well together.
It's whatever you are used to.
http://www.SkypeClarinetLessons.com
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Author: Ed
Date: 2010-01-17 19:26
Right, which is why I stated
"What works for one person may not work for another."
and
"I don't suggest that anyone can tell anyone else what will work for them."
Perhaps I will stop beating the horse now. ![[wink]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smilie3.gif)
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Author: kiseoglee
Date: 2010-01-17 22:15
Thank you everyone. Every comments are great help for me. I will try various reeds to find proper steingth.
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