Author: TomS
Date: 2019-03-09 17:20
I've had one of the Reserve Evolution MPs (440) for a few days. I like it too!
And it does play very well with Legere European Signature reeds, 3.25 to 3.50. Not so good with standard Signature reeds, iMHO.
Frankly, I think I'd like to see a slightly closer facing with this new MP ... I think it would be better suited for the Legeres.
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Been bouncing between X0 and M13, M13 lyre and M15. Of these, I think the X0 was my favorite, until the Evolution MP.
The Evolution addresses some complaints that I have with the others: It has a bigger sound, more center and with better intonation with most barrels. There is some useful aggressiveness in the sound, but without being raucous, nasty and out of control.
The best feature, IMHO is the "hold" or compactness that the Evolution exhibits in the upper clarion and altissimo register ... if you play 1st or solo clarinet in a band, and constantly skipping around the top notes, this will help you out.
I did find some minor machining burrs in the sidewalls, near the crown, and I used a jewler's file to remove these, which only took a minute. Otherwise, for a production MP, the workmanship is very good.
I don't have the training or experience of other members of the board, but this MP does help this old man out, and I think it might help others as well.
My three cents ...
Tom
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