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Mouthpiece Scratches/Issues

Author: Exiawolf
Date: 2014-03-16 08:25
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Greetings!

I am a student Clarinet player and I have a few questions. I have a Vandoren 5RV Lyre Mouthpiece that I absolutely adore, but I just recently noticed a few things. One, there are scratches on the face (I think it's called), as seen in the first picture in the album. Two, there is a little nick literally RIGHT next to the rail on the right. It's not touching it, however it is still right there (Found in pics 2-4). And three, there are very small scratches on the inside of the mouthpiece, I don't know it this is normal or not. What I'd like to know though, is this mouthpiece in working condition. As in, is the sound effected by these?

That out of the way, what reed brand (Preferably V12's) and strength would you recommend to go along with this mouthpiece. I currently use V12 3's, but someone said the tone sounded slightly "blown out" I guess you could say. Thanks in advance!

ALBUM OF PICTURES FOUND HERE: http://imgur.com/a/0GZAw
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Post Edited (2014-03-16 08:28)

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