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Re: Glass Mouthpieces?

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2015-03-04 07:13

Most commonly known as "crystal" mouthpieces, these have the allure of having a facing that (barring chips, scratches and outright breakage due to carelessness) will never wear down.

PROBLEM: Working this material is very difficult meaning that the results are rather "hit and miss," with the performance being quite different from one to another of what would be ostensibly the same dimensions from the same manufacturer.

I have not tried the latest offerings from Pomarico (though I have been curious about the "Black Crystal" product) but I can not imagine their results will have gotten any better of late.

And even if you do find one that plays wonderfully, chances are you will be searching a very long time to find another if that one should suffer some ill treatment.

I wouldn't venture down that path if I were you.

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

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