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Author: Maestro_6
Date: 2013-01-04 18:12
Hello,
I just wanted to share my experiences with Brad Behn. Recently, he has made a special offer for Vandoren and Rico mouthpieces to be refaced for only $50. I found this an excellent bargain for his work! Anyway, I had work done on 2 of my M15s by him. Both of these mouthpieces turned into hand faced gems. They are easy blowing, responsive, and don't give me trouble with articulation. They 'feel' hand faced now. Furthermore, he even worked on matching them to Vandoren Blue Box #4's. His work has impressed me and if any of you are looking into refacing or to get a great deal like I had, definitely consider Brad Behn. He won't disappoint!
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2013-01-04 22:03
This is VERY good advice. Having a reliable tech who does work on any mouthpiece is invaluable information.
Many thanks.
.................Paul Aviles
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Author: sonicbang
Date: 2013-01-05 13:45
Brad Behn's work is truly fantastic. He worked on my vintage Selmer and Sumner mouthpieces recently and while I have a favourite one, I really enjoy all of them. He is very good at balancing all the aspects of a mouthpiece to create something special.
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Author: Ed
Date: 2013-01-05 23:54
Brad is certainly one of the top guys out there, making great stuff.
Do you know what modifications Brad did to these mouthpieces? (facing, baffle or other internal dimensions)
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Author: Maestro_6
Date: 2013-01-06 01:34
Brad kept the facing similar to the factory facing, but optimized the facing curve to enhance resonance and response. I believe he also adjusted the baffle for the same purposes and to match to my reeds. He modified internal dimensions on one of them to make it a little more free-blowing, but I do not know specifics. They are both excellent mouthpieces!
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Author: Cl69
Date: 2013-01-22 17:07
Brad Behn is the Great Master!
I ask the Lord send him a lot of health and happiness!
He excellently executed refacing operation for my three mouthpieces and still made one of his Vintage (B series) for me specially.
It is true good luck - to deal with this gentleman.
I am so happy.
Many Thanks for you, dear Mr.Behn!
(Sorry my English is so bad :( ...)
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Author: Bill
Date: 2013-01-22 19:12
Very informed, humble, and super helpful. He does tip repair and tip reshaping (for old mpcs with that more curved/arched tip), too.
Bill Fogle
Ellsworth, Maine
(formerly Washington, DC)
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