Author: Dan Shusta
Date: 2020-02-02 08:11
My thanks to all of you! I have so many people that I feel the need to respond to.
1. What I had in mind was the absolute beginner in grammar school. I'm thinking of changing the title to "Beginner clarinet mouthpieces". Why? Because I later thought of students in college going for their Masters in Musical Performance degrees and I don't believe they would be playing on $15-$30 plastic mouthpieces. I just wanted the moms and pops to know that they have numerous choices. However, for now, I'll just leave it as it is.
2. As to Scott Kurtzweil, I emailed him as well as David Blumberg and got no responses from either. I called his phone number, 269-262-8442, it rang around 6 times, then went to a mechanized voice mail. I left a message. All I can do now is wait.
3. Bob Bernardo and I do exchange emails now and then. I emailed him about his BB response, however, I have not received any response in return. I, too, am puzzled.
4. nellsonic, thank you for reminding me about the Ridenour Encore. I'll be adding that one in a little while.
5. D’Luca; $12.95; sold at Amazon; wide tip opening; appears to be a decent beginner’s mouthpiece by the reviews (which I hope are real). I'll be adding it in a little while.
6. Windcraft; WWBW-no; Amazon-no; general search-sold by Dawkes Music in the U.K.; 16.75 Euros (including VAT @ 20%) ; claims it’s made in America but “England” is clearly written on the front; Dawkes claims to sell hundred of them worldwide; made of plastic. I'll add it later. (I'm thinking of ordering one simply because it says "England" on it!)
7. Gigliotti Spectrum; WWBW-no; Amazon-no; Weiner music-no; That rather famous auction site appears to be the only place to buy them; I believe they are the plastic equivalent to Gigliotti’s P34. Average price is $15.00. I don't think I'll be adding it to the list.
8. Bari-Espirit; can be purchased through bariwoodwind.com; $22.95-$37,95; The price difference is due to buying the mpc alone or as a kit—however, no items are listed in the kit! And the individual prices do not appear until you click on the cart first! Very strange!; no specs given other than polished or matte finish; “Easy response for beginning embouchures”; listed on Amazon (only!) as “Bari ESMCL Bb Clarinet Esprit Matte Mouthpiece” $14.71. I'll be adding it to the list later.
9. Selmer Primo P2KIT student Bb clarinet mouthpiece, ligature and cap; Amazon; $17.89. I'll add it later to the list.
10. RS Berkeley Legend series (one model only),“Benny Goodman” clarinet mouthpiece; Model: LBG045; tip: 0.045”; Black Resin; No price listings on any of their products!; found at https://www.rsberkeley.com/legends-series-mouthpieces-woodwinds Upon reading another Google search response, their products are available only through their authorized dealers. Could not find any phone number listed on their web site. Not sure I should add it to the list.
11. Windsor; I found the Windsor clarinet but not the Windsor clarinet mouthpiece. I suspect the Windsor clarinet mouthpiece to be Chinese because their clarinet is made of bakelite. Unless someone reveals more info, I can't add it to the list.
Thanks again to everyone for your responses!
Post Edited (2020-02-03 03:00)
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