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Re: Anyone playing a French bass with a German mouthpiece?

Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2024-01-22 01:48

Well, I play Boehm-system Bb clarinets with German mouthpieces and Oehler-system clarinets with French mouthpieces (occasionally but rarely). No real difference in sound to my ears.

Doesn't answer your question.

I play an Oehler-system bass sometimes with modified French-type mouthpieces (shortened and sleeved to bring the bore diameter down). Again, not your question.

I've experimented with the setup you're asking about, but I didn't find any improvement over just using the excellent French-type mouthpieces I've got.

I can't argue with Mr. Fox (he is truly an expert) but I believe the 'compact, focused sound' he describes, plus the seamless second register, are characteristics of the small-bore Oehler bass instrument's design, more so than the mouthpiece at the upper end.

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