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Re: Vandoren B45, 45., 45 lyre, BD5.. Comparisons? Testing programs

Author: tucker ★2017
Date: 2016-08-18 17:06

Just a followup to this thread....

Since I got my new horn, I was searching for the mouthpiece that fit me and the horn better than what I was using.

Woodwind & Brasswind no longer has the mouthpiece "testing program" that has been mentioned several times on this site. They will allow you to purchase them individually and return if you don't like them, but they no longer take a credit card guarantee and ship you several... returning the ones you don't want. Also... BEWARE if you purchase a mouthpiece from Woodwind/Brasswind through Amazon, you cannot return it. My return was denied by Woodwind/Brasswind. I had to make several calls to get a return authorization. They said to purchase directly through them if there is a chance of return. (I thought Amazon would be easier since I have Amazon Prime and have a list of all purchases). I purchased a couple of mouthpieces which are sold by Amazon which were easily returned. Same thing with Legere reeds. Amazon will take back just about anything if the order is fulfilled by them.

Also, Clark Fobes no longer has a "test" program either. He suggested a particular mouthpiece to me and said I would have to buy it from a retailer if I wanted to "test it out".

Not sure about other retailers or custom makers. Just relaying my experience.

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