Author: TomS
Date: 2017-07-20 07:51
My usual rambling two cents: Just TRY the Reserve X0 or the Vandoren M13-lyre, both with the Pilgerstorfer Dolce 3.5 to 4.0. The Reserve is more responsive and has more core but the higher notes are a bit thin, IMHO. The M13-lyre MPs vary a bit but most are good, and more hold and better sound in the upper clarion and altissimo.
The M13-lyre might be flat with a 66mm barrel. I have found that the X0 output bore and the top joint bore of my R13-Greenline measure the same, therefore I use the standard stock 66 mm barrel (non tapered) and the tuning is quite good. I'd like to find a softer material barrel, such as nylon or hard rubber that matches the bore specifications of the stock barrel ... it would warm the sound up a bit, I think. I've heard that Muncy's barrels for "A" clarinet have an overall smaller bore and less reverse taper and it's been suggested I try on of those ...
Anyway, the Reserve X0 is a real winner, in my book ... but for certain venues or acoustics, the M13-lyre is my choice. And I've owned/tried almost everything at one time or the other ... I like finding a really good production MP that I can easily replace if I break one. Always keep a spare MP with you ... put your best MP in the case and play your 2nd best MP all the time ...
Tom
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