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Mouthpiece Question for Backun MoBa Clarinet users

Author: clarinetmc
Date: 2016-11-23 03:18

Hi All:

I'm going to be trying some Backun MoBa clarinets in a few weeks and I was wondering what mouthpiece MoBa Clarinet users are playing on. I currently float between a Hawkins (R and G models) and a Vandoren B40 Lyre (13 Series). I realize these mouthpieces are very different from one another. I have been playing Buffet R13 clarinets for about 15 years, and am curious if anyone has any experience using a Vandoren mouthpiece on their MoBa clarinet. The B40 Lyre seems to be the mouthpiece that is the most comfortable for me, and helps me create the sound(s) that I like on the clarinet. I have tried many mouthpieces out there, and have narrowed it down to the Hawkins models and the Vandoren B40 Lyre, and am dreading another mouthpiece search. I'm assuming the M Series Vandoren models will not work great on the Backun MoBa clarinet (as they are designed for the R13), but am assuming the B Series Vandorens work on the MoBa. My main concern is intonation. The B40 Lyre edges out the Hawkins for me on my R13s, as it is easier to play in tune. Perhaps the Zinner-based Hawkins will work better on the MoBa Clarinet? Any thoughts and input is GREATLY appreciated!!! Thanks!!

Post Edited (2016-11-23 03:18)

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