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Re: Fobes Nova vs 10K experience

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2023-10-21 06:14

Two things. Just to clarify, the facings on both my old Fobes and the latest are for all purposes identical and both what works for me on another mouthpiece. What made the new Fobes work MUCH better was the configuration of the tone chamber. That completely changed the feel of the playing experience.

Another thing that makes the same reed play “stronger,” besides a more open tip, is a shorter lay. The best example of what goes on here is to hold a wooden ruler about three quarters of its length past the end of a desk. Strum it notating the pitch and how long it vibrates. Now pull more ruler back onto the desk with less protruding over. You’ll find that produces a higher pitch with a shorter time of vibration (more resistance). That is what you get with a shorter lay.

…………..Paul Aviles

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