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Re: Vandoren Masters Mouthpieces Facing Specs

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2014-11-20 03:20

When it comes to dealers I am a bit extreme in my loyalty. I WANT to be able to talk to Phil Muncy or Dave Kessler. When you order from third party vendor, it is not out of charity to us that they offer their service, they take a cut and in the process make staying in business for your vast list of smaller dealers much more cut throat. I literally will often take the hit and pay 20-30% more to help a local brick and mortar out. In the end this isn't charity on my part, it is my hope that we all won't be left with phone order taking ninnies that have no clue what we are talking about (this spells trouble when the order goes south, or worse, when there is an issue with the merchandise). When this DOES happen there is much gnashing of teeth.....on this very site!

And actually I am saying that the 'resistance curve' is not specific to a certain cut of reed. What then do you do with Vandoren reeds on another manufacturer's mouthpiece? I don't want to come off as a crotchety old man picking on the future clarinetists of the world (even though that's what I'm doing). I am trying to help you avoid future frustration and/or allow you to experience an epiphany or two down the road!

..................Paul Aviles

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