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Behn Sono

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2021-03-19 07:42

The mouthpiece that I have ordered is customized, therefore I can only speak to the characteristics of this particular mouthpiece. What I requested was mouthpiece with the "S-curve" baffle (convex up toward the tip with a slight concavity deeper into the tone chamber; particularly thin rails (side and tip); and a very short lay of only 14mm coupled with a 1.00mm tip opening.

This mouthpiece has the most exacting symmetry of any mouthpiece I've ever owned. This is a combination of Brad Behn's technical skill as well as his artistry. It is worth noting that to get a shorter lay than what was originally produced in the machining process, you have to remove material from the table. And despite what I thought that would mean for the thickness of the side rails and the width of the table, both are particularly thin. This aides the Legere reeds I use play with more upper partials and allows them to respond quicker (even more cane like).

The results are even more striking than what I could have asked for. The added bonus is that this mouthpiece is truly the first Boehm mouthpiece I've played that gives me the ability to play on the softest reeds possible while maintaining a control, a robust sound and the full dynamic palette. I did just step up a quarter strength to #3 1/4, but that is only a minor concession to gain full control of my lower chalumeau.

The bottom line for me is that prior to the Sono I could NEVER have imagined investing in a mouthpiece of the Behn Epic's price range. However, it now seems like the next logical step.

.............thanks Brad!

..........................Paul Aviles

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