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Re: Mouthpiece recommendations

Author: Plonk
Date: 2019-02-28 20:12

Well I'm feeling a bit deflated today. I tried out a bunch of Vandoren's including a new B45 (current B45 is 30+ years old) and the Backun ART. I sent back the Vandorens straight away as they all sounded horrible, and kept the ART for a few more days as I liked the sound.
It's become clear though that it is really fatiguing for me and even going down a strength in reeds is not helping, so I today I have picked up my old B45 again and it's like welcoming home an old friend.
How can my ancient B45 be better (for me) than all these other models, including a new B45?! Is it just that my embouchure fits like a glove and anything else will need time to break in? In which case does this mean I'll never be able to feel at home with a new mouthpiece? :(
My reason for getting a new one was partly as a treat for myself, but also I felt sure that a mp of that age must be a bit worn out at least, and when I look down the middle of it I see a tiny nick in the surface which I assumed must affect its performance somewhat.
Should I just stick to what I've got, or try out some others?

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