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Author: john4256
Date: 2011-12-28 17:31
Can anyone recommend a good mouthpiece for my alto clarinet (Bundy)? I have a Selmer C85 on my Bass Clarinet. Is there an equivalent for the alto?
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Author: Ed
Date: 2011-12-28 17:49
I would check out the Hite. They are very good for a very reasonable price.
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Author: gsurosey
Date: 2011-12-28 18:13
I second the Hite. I played a Hite on a Bundy many years ago.
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Rachel
Clarinet Stash:
Bb/A: Buffet R13
Eb: Bundy
Bass: Royal Global Max
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2011-12-28 21:11
If you want a great mouthpiece, check what Walter Grabner has to offer.
http://www.clarinetxpress.com/altoclar.html
Jeff
Usual disclaimer: I have no affiliation with Walter Grabner or Clarinetxpress.com, except being a satisfied customer.
“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010
"A drummer is a musician's best friend."
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Author: Gandalfe
Date: 2011-12-28 21:36
While I like Hite and Forbes, I luv Grabner mouthpieces. YMMV.
Jim and Suzy
Pacifica Big Band
Seattle, Washington
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Author: john4256
Date: 2012-01-11 18:54
Thanks guys my Hite Mouthpiece arrived from the States this morning, Wow what a difference in sound.
Very grateful for your advice.
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Author: Ebclarinet1
Date: 2012-01-11 23:32
Several years ago I ordered virtually every brand available. Some were truly horrible but the Hites played well on both my Buffet Prestige alto and LeBlanc basset horn. However, I ordered a Lomax about a year ago and it was AMAZING. They sent me two and I bought both of them. One worked a bit better on my basset horn, the other better on my alto. Have had lots of very nice compliments on my playing of both with these mouthpieces.
Eefer guy
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Author: Lelia Loban ★2017
Date: 2012-01-12 14:30
I use a Selmer HS* mouthpiece on my 1979 Selmer (wood) alto clarinet. I'm an amateur, but fwiw, I like that mouthpiece in part because it's completely unremarkable, therefore versatile.
Lelia
http://www.scoreexchange.com/profiles/Lelia_Loban
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Post Edited (2012-01-12 14:31)
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Author: alto gether
Date: 2012-01-12 17:55
I use a Yamaha 4C mpc on my Holton alto because it's what the nearest wind inst store had in stock. Is there a Hite/Grabner/Fobes/Vandoren model significantly better for a mostly-mandolinist with a weakish embouchure?
Zeke Hoskin
Bb: student Buffet, orig mpc or Selmer HS*, Rovner lig, Legere 2 1/4
Alto: Holton, Yamaha 4C, Rovner, Vandoren 2 (but it likes Plasticovers better)
Contra Alto: Bundy, Ricos it came with; works better with orig lig than Rovner.
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Author: Ebclarinet1
Date: 2012-01-13 04:37
The Hite is very reasonably priced and seem to be fairly consistent. Definitely improved my sound. The Lomax was a step above but pricier. I play in a wind symphony and clarinet choir so needed the better sound.
Eefer guy
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Author: LarryBocaner ★2017
Date: 2012-01-13 13:58
I play a Vandoren 5RV alto clarinet mouthpiece on a Leblanc Basset horn. I like it because it has more focus in the second register than any of the others I've tried. Warning: try more than one or two of them -- found wide variation between individual examples!
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Author: larryb
Date: 2012-01-14 03:08
I use a Bill Street alto mouthpiece on my Leblanc basset horn - love it.
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