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 Re: Alto Clarinet mouthpiece
Author: Hurstfarm 
Date:   2020-09-11 22:34

Coincidentally I’ve got a few alto mouthpieces on trial at the moment, mainly for a Leblanc basset horn: a Hite, a Grabner (Lawrie Bloom), Fobes San Francisco and a Vandoren BD5. Some short conclusions from a couple of hours of testing today, with the caveat that these comments only reflect my own experiences and preferences - yours might be different!

The Hite is the most free-blowing, and for me needed a reed a half strength harder than the others. I found the tone a little harsh, particularly for the basset horn. The Fobes had a sweet, full tone across the range, but for me was the least accommodating of different reeds - the hardest to find a good pairing. It also played a little sharper than the alternatives, which isn’t ideal given that my basset horn is already pitched a little sharp. The Grabner (designed as a basset horn mouthpiece) was more versatile, and responded well to the large interval jumps in the Mendelssohn. It offered a particularly rich lower register. However, my surprise winner was the more budget friendly BD5, for its overall response, consistency across the range and a lovely warm tone. It seems adaptable to the different demands of Mozart and the greater power needed for some of the symphonic repertoire.

Subject to another session with the BD5 and the Grabner tomorrow, I’m expecting to keep the Vandoren.
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