Author: Dan Shusta
Date: 2022-11-19 05:06
Thanks Paul and Micke Isotalo, I appreciate both of your responses.
I already knew almost all of what was written. I was hoping someone would touch on the playing and tonal characteristics of the 5RV.
I do realize open mouthpieces allow more flexibility of pitch, but I didn't
know about changing tonal qualities. I've heard some jazz players on open tip mpcs, however, the only thing I've noticed is that they can indeed change pitch but that was pretty much it. As they changed the pitch, I didn't notice any change in tonal quality.
Yes, I do know that classical players usually prefer a fixed pitch. I believe this is pretty much what a closed tip mpc offers.
I looked up the specs on the Playnick Nommos M mouthpiece and with its 1.25mm tip opening and a 20mm or Brand 40 facing, these specs don't signify a typical classical mpc to me. The Nommos M tip opening is larger than the Vandoren B40, B45, and B45 dot which have a 1.195mm tip opening at a 36 facing. However, the Playnick has a longer facing length of 2mm. I believe it's the 20mm facing which allows Mr. Hyvakko to play a Legere European cut #4 reed. He appears to be playing a very flexible mpc.
Yes, I'm familiar with the Austrian and Viennese ultra-close tip openings. My understanding is that the tenon size is not compatible with the French barrel specs. Too bad because I would have bought one of them a long time ago.
I ask questions because, even at 75, I want to know more.
I really don't think that should turn out to be a condescending experience.
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