Author: vintschevski
Date: 2015-03-04 08:19
I'd just like to say that I personally think that the ESM MCK1 mouthpiece is wonderful!
I don't wish to launch into a full review as such. Although I've always preferred Vandoren 4 reeds (traditionals, V12s, Rue Lepic), I'd never found quite the right mouthpiece for me to do justice to the reeds, and I've most often made do with 3.5s on certain well-known mouthpieces. But the ESM is a great success with the 4 reeds, and in fact I also find it superior with the 3.5s. I won't specifically name the mouthpieces that I've used till now lest anybody think I'm denigrating them. They're good mouthpieces, no doubt about it, but for me personally the ESM MCK1 is even better. And another bonus: it's the first mouthpiece that I have found that Gonzalez FOF 3.75s work on (for me!).
It's wonderfully even throughout the range, has great ring and ping, such an elegant sound.
What works for me might not work for you, but I'd at least recommend trying the ESM.
Incidentally, I'd also like to take the opportunity to thank Frank Cotton, of the Madison Band Supply store, who sent me the mouthpiece. His service was excellent, very generous and helpful (far beyond the call of duty!).
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