Author: Ed
Date: 2023-10-21 02:31
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About the Debut, I agree it is a really nice MP, I just (currently) believe, the facing type might be wrong /less optimal for me, as I just can't keep the reed vibrating through the clarion register.
A couple things that come to mind- try a slightly harder reed, take more mouthpiece, focus on a firm but not biting embouchure. Perhaps one or a combination of these would work.
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Have you had the chance to use the NOVA yourself? If so I am very interested in some description on your experience.
I sold it to a friend who needed a mouthpiece for a student. But, before I sold it, I did practice on it and used it while teaching. I thought it was a very nice playing mouthpiece. The Nova is on a Babbitt blank and is probably similar to Clark's pro offerings before he started using Zinners years ago. I have known a few people who talk very enthusiastically about those early Babbitt Fobes mouthpieces.
Honestly I would have NO hesitation playing on the Nova. A quote from Clark on the Clarineat podcast a few years ago- "I will not sell anything that I don't believe in", really characterizes my thoughts about Clark's work. All of his equipment is of high quality, well thought out and designed really well.
You mention that you are considering something a bit more open. Perhaps try the 3L facing, although the standard CF+ is very comfortable with a very comfortable resistance.
As far as trying other mouthpieces of a similar facing- in my experience, the facing curve, length, chamber, baffle, bore, etc, can all affect the feel of a mouthpiece. I have sometimes tried mouthpieces of similar tip openings that varied tremendously. Some were very easy and comfortable to play, while others felt very odd and foreign. It may give you a sense, but ultimately the only real test is to play the mouthpiece you are considering.
I would trust Clark's thoughts and opinion. I have dealt with him for many years and his knowledge and experience has never steered me wrong.
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