The Clarinet BBoard

The Clarinet BBoard The C4 standard

New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In

Previous Message | Next Message

Re: Kaspar/Chedeville/Backun/Other?

Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2011-01-01 18:21

Zinner-based mouthpieces are pretty ubiquitous. The two blanks, A and E, have different tonal characteristics and the E, I believe, tends to be pitched a little sharper. Many of the American makers who use Zinner blanks use either the A blank or a custom blank of their own design based on the A.

Tip openings anywhere around - within + or - .03 or so of 1 mm are considered close tips.

There's nothing generically wrong with either the Gennusa or the Vandoren mouthpieces. My advice would be to get back to the best shape you can with whichever of those feels most comfortable. Once you're in control and getting the best result you feel you can get, then it may be time to consider something new on top of the clarinet. I personally wouldn't change mouthpieces and barrels at the same time (you'll never be sure which is doing what). Decide what you're trying to change, then perhaps contact one of the custom makers (I've had experience with Clark Fobes, Walter Grabner and Chris Hill - they're all very interested in helping and very knowledgeable).

Keep in mind, though, that a "big nice sound that gets noticed in orchestra" doesn't mean the same thing to everyone and that in any case, the equipment doesn't make your sound, it only makes it easier or more difficult to achieve what you're looking (listening) for.

Good luck,
Karl

Reply To Message | Avail. Forums | Flat View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Topics