Author: pewd
Date: 2012-12-25 18:58
The Vandoren 13 series mouthpieces run flat, especially on newer R13's.
Its best to bring him to the store, let him pick one that works FOR HIM.
One should test mouthpieces out, with a tuner, on your own reeds and ligature, to find one that works best for the individual player.
Possible choices: M13, m13-Lyre, M15 (13 series), M15 (non 13 series [442]),
Fobes Nova or Fobes San Francisco, Rico Reserve.
The next 10 posters will have 10 additional suggestions, its a very personal thing.
The new Rico Reserves are excellent... take your friend to a store and try one of each facing (there are 3).
Don't forget a tuner - its critical to test out mouthpieces with a tuner. And spend 10-15 minutes or more on the one you're tending to - to make sure you don't introduce intonation problems into your playing.
Good luck.
- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas
Post Edited (2012-12-25 19:00)
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