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Author: beavertoof
Date: 2010-10-11 20:05
Hi all,
Primary a guitarist into 30's, 40's swing ala Django, playing my clarinet alot lately and thinking about trying it with my swing combo soon.
I can play in tune fairly well, sound is ok... but would like more of a swing-ish sound. Would like to get an mpc that is used for this style (my fav is Rostaing), so when it sucks, I know it is me only!
I currently use a Van B40-13... works good, but sounds more like classical to me... I really don't know much about all the different mps's so would love suggestion.
I am just a hacker on cl., so I don't wanna get one of those specialty deals way over $100... $50-$100ish is fine.
Thanks!
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Author: William
Date: 2010-10-11 21:07
I do not differenciate between "classical" and "swing" sound. To me, a good tone quality is all you need for both. But, for what it is worth, my "classical" mpc is a Chicago Kaspar #14 that I have played since college. My swing/jazz mpc is a WWG8 mpc customized by my college clarinet professor using my Kaspar as a guide. I play Forestone reeds--F5's--on both. Clarinets are Buffet R13s. For jazz and swing, it is more the style with which you play that with the equipment. Find a setup that works well for you and then learn how to use it effectively.
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Author: Arnoldstang
Date: 2010-10-11 21:20
Try an old brilhart. It will have more bite to it. Check out Evan Christopher......youtube.....Django a la creole.
Freelance woodwind performer
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Author: Ed
Date: 2010-10-11 23:31
A lot of the sound comes from the approach. Plenty of players use a so called "classical" set up when playing jazz. Your set up sounds fine to me. A slightly different reed and possibly a bit more relaxed embouchure should do the trick.
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Author: alvydas
Date: 2010-10-15 16:42
Arnoldstang wrote:
>"Try an old brilhart. It will have more bite to it. Check out Evan Christopher......youtube.....Django a la creole".<
Indeed Evan Christopher likes old Brilharts. Currently he uses one refaced by Vytas Krass. Tip opening 1.60 mm and very long facing + the special curve made to Christopher's specification.
Alvydas
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2010-10-15 16:53
One thing you can try (and it'd be cheap to try) is to use a Mich lighter Reed. A closed mouthpiece and a lighter Reed (at least half strength lighter than what you currently use) will definitely change the sound. Not sure what sound you're going for, but a little sandpaper to an existing Reed is an inexpensive way to see if this is closer to the sound you want.
Alexi
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Author: Lelia Loban ★2017
Date: 2010-10-18 13:46
Another possibility for a mouthpiece: Hite Premiere. Yes, it's sold as a beginner mouthpiece, but it's also a *good* one. The open tip means it's free-blowing and you can bend the pitch all over the place with the greatest of ease -- useful in blues, swing and jazz.
Lelia
http://www.scoreexchange.com/profiles/Lelia_Loban
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Author: beavertoof
Date: 2010-12-02 15:59
Bit of an update...
Thanks to all suggestions, I went with the suggestion to try a Hite premier mpc.
I was able to find that mpc easily at local store, and I do like it alot so thanks! It is brighter than my Vand B40, and my intonation actually seems improved which surprised me, but might have to do with I switched from #3 reeds to 3.5's.
I might also try a Brillhart as someone else suggested.
I have played the thing live now with the swing combo, and tho there was a squeak at one point, overall it went ok as some people clapped and I have yet to be kicked outa the band! haha...
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