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Anyone played the Selmer Concept bass mouthpiece?

Author: Max S-D
Date: 2015-07-06 01:23

Just wondering if anyone has any experiences with these. I recently made the switch from my beloved Fobes RR, which I played for 9 years, to a Vandoren B50 and have become rather enamored of the tone color, response and dynamic range of the more open mouthpiece. I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did, but here I am!

While I'm not necessarily looking for more, I couldn't help but notice that Selmer's new Concept bass clarinet mouthpiece has a similar tip opening and facing length to the B50 (2.15 mm opening, 32mm facing). I know that there are other factors that will dictate a mouthpiece's sound, but it certainly seems like Selmer's mouthpiece will be in the ballpark of the Vandoren.

I can see that the Concept is now available to order on WWBW, so I might order one on trial, but it is a little difficult to click "Add to cart" for a production mouthpiece that costs the same as a made-in-San-Francisco Fobes.

Before I do that, I'd love to hear anyone else's experience with the Selmer Concept, especially if you have any experience with the Vandoren B50, if only for some reassurance that I'm not crazy for wanting to try one!

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