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| Clarinet Reed Shopping Time (again!) |
| clarijo |
 Aug 26 2010, 08:14 AM
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I've been ruthlessly going through my considerable stash of saved-for-later (rejected) reeds in recent week and having binned nearly all of them, can now justify buying some new ones! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
I was disappointed with my last box of Vandorens (traditionals) and had at most four out of ten which were good ones - the rest were either complete duds or just took forever to blow in. I've been browsing a certain online reed supplier and am tempted to try Pilgerstorfer, probably the Dolce type. Has anyone used these and can you tell me how they compare with Vandorens? Also, for anyone using Mitchell Lurie, how do the Premiums differ from the standard ones? I'm aiming for a rich, dark sound which is clear, rather than bright - any further suggestions are most welcome! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clarinet.gif) |
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| clarijo |
Sep 3 2010, 07:48 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 715 Joined: 6-August 09 From: North Yorkshire Member No.: 72285 |
Can it be that my first Mitchell Lurie Premium, opened on 28 Aug, is played out already?!!!! Sounds horribly mushy tonight and yes, I have been rotating them! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
Liking the Rico Reserves... Unfortunately, my Razzco Vintage reeds are way too soft - my clari blew so easily when I tried them, that I made myself jump! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) I don't think it's helped by the fact that I've been sent regular Vintage, Filed when I actually wanted Vintage XL, Unfiled... My fault - in my haste, I opened the pack without realising - will check more carefully next time! The best Vandoren from my 'bad' box is still lovely and still going strong - perhaps I can just keep it going afterall!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clarinet.gif) smd - I will be trying the Pilgerstorfers at some point, so thanks for the above! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| barry-clari |
Sep 3 2010, 07:56 PM
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Maestro Group: Members Posts: 40585 Joined: 10-January 06 From: South East London Member No.: 5804 |
QUOTE(clarijo @ Sep 3 2010, 08:48 PM)  Can it be that my first Mitchell Lurie Premium, opened on 28 Aug, is played out already?!!!! Sounds horribly mushy tonight and yes, I have been rotating them! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) It seems to be an Achilles heel with Mitchell Lurie with some players, lack of longevity. It's what turned me off them, a shame because I thought they sounded pretty good... |
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| clarijo |
Sep 3 2010, 09:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 715 Joined: 6-August 09 From: North Yorkshire Member No.: 72285 |
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Sep 3 2010, 08:56 PM) QUOTE(clarijo @ Sep 3 2010, 08:48 PM) Can it be that my first Mitchell Lurie Premium, opened on 28 Aug, is played out already?!!!! Sounds horribly mushy tonight and yes, I have been rotating them! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) It seems to be an Achilles heel with Mitchell Lurie with some players, lack of longevity. It's what turned me off them, a shame because I thought they sounded pretty good... I do like them but if the rest are like this, then that will put me off - only five in the box, so will be lucky to get a month or so out of it! I've been asked if I fancy having a go at sax in local band!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Never even tried one but still intrigued.... Does this mean I will be going through this process all over again in a few weeks time but with sax reeds instead?!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| barry-clari |
Sep 3 2010, 09:54 PM
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Maestro Group: Members Posts: 40585 Joined: 10-January 06 From: South East London Member No.: 5804 |
QUOTE(clarijo @ Sep 3 2010, 10:40 PM) I've been asked if I fancy having a go at sax in local band!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Never even tried one but still intrigued.... Does this mean I will be going through this process all over again in a few weeks time but with sax reeds instead?!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Go for it if you fancy trying sax! Be aware the embouchure is different (you can play a sax on a clarinet embouchure, but the tone quality won't be amazing, so I wouldn't recommend it) : it's more circular than on clarinet. Also, you'll probably be surprised how much support the low notes on the sax need... |
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| clarijo |
Sep 4 2010, 07:54 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 715 Joined: 6-August 09 From: North Yorkshire Member No.: 72285 |
QUOTE(barry-clari @ Sep 3 2010, 10:54 PM) QUOTE(clarijo @ Sep 3 2010, 10:40 PM) I've been asked if I fancy having a go at sax in local band!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Never even tried one but still intrigued.... Does this mean I will be going through this process all over again in a few weeks time but with sax reeds instead?!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Go for it if you fancy trying sax! Be aware the embouchure is different (you can play a sax on a clarinet embouchure, but the tone quality won't be amazing, so I wouldn't recommend it) : it's more circular than on clarinet. Also, you'll probably be surprised how much support the low notes on the sax need... Still considering this - not sure that I have the capacity to take on another instrument! I have my hands pretty full with the clarinet and piano and something, somewhere would have to give! On the reeds front, we have a clear winner! I've just tried a Razzco Vintage XL in a half strength stronger and I love it - very different to the standard Vintage, with exactly the kind of smooth, dark, sound I was after - especially those low notes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) It was filed rather than unfiled and when I buy again, I will go for unfiled but I think I've finally found the perfect reed for me and my set up - many thanks for the recommendation! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clarinet.gif) I just need to be very disciplined now and make sure that I play all the other reeds out before I go shopping again! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
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| barry-clari |
Sep 4 2010, 07:59 PM
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Maestro Group: Members Posts: 40585 Joined: 10-January 06 From: South East London Member No.: 5804 |
QUOTE(clarijo @ Sep 4 2010, 08:54 PM) QUOTE(barry-clari @ Sep 3 2010, 10:54 PM) QUOTE(clarijo @ Sep 3 2010, 10:40 PM) I've been asked if I fancy having a go at sax in local band!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Never even tried one but still intrigued.... Does this mean I will be going through this process all over again in a few weeks time but with sax reeds instead?!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Go for it if you fancy trying sax! Be aware the embouchure is different (you can play a sax on a clarinet embouchure, but the tone quality won't be amazing, so I wouldn't recommend it) : it's more circular than on clarinet. Also, you'll probably be surprised how much support the low notes on the sax need... Still considering this - not sure that I have the capacity to take on another instrument! I have my hands pretty full with the clarinet and piano and something, somewhere would have to give! On the reeds front, we have a clear winner! I've just tried a Razzco Vintage XL in a half strength stronger and I love it - very different to the standard Vintage, with exactly the kind of smooth, dark, sound I was after - especially those low notes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif) It was filed rather than unfiled and when I buy again, I will go for unfiled but I think I've finally found the perfect reed for me and my set up - many thanks for the recommendation! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clarinet.gif) I just need to be very disciplined now and make sure that I play all the other reeds out before I go shopping again! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Excellent : enjoy your new reeds! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clarinet.gif) |
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