Music ReMasters....Clarinet enthusiasts!

The Mouthpiece Catalog is here.

Music ReMasters offers mouthpieces as an accessory item, purchased separately from an instrument.
Our plastic bodied clarinets always include a decent student mouthpiece, cap and ligature.
Wood bodied clarinets do not, but a decent hard rubber mouthpiece, cap and ligature will be provided on request, without additonal charge.
Almost all mouthpieces are used.
They have been cleaned, reconditioned and sterilized.
They have been checked for proper geometry, chips and visible tooth wear. Any failing this inspection are discarded.
Scratches, discoloration and worn makers marks are not considered defects.

We offer five groups of mouthpieces and all members of the four main groups are the same price.
All are a small fraction of street price and include $3 for first class mailing.

Upscale, aftermarket hard rubber mouthpieces, such as Selmer HS* or Vandoren B45 are $33.

Original maker, unmarked and other aftermarket hard rubber mouthpieces are $17.

Some up-scale plastic after market mouthpieces are $13.

Most plastic mouthpieces are $9.

Rare orginal maker and aftermarket mouthpieces, are individually priced.

Mouthpieces are non-returnable.

Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to get meaningful photos of the critical surfaces. Looking good doesn't mean performing good. Every year the government forces me to look at the reality that this is not a profit center, but a recycling service. Please don't request photos, further information or international shipping costs.

Although different mouthpieces can be a better match for a particular instrument and player combination, most instruments are flexible and will respond well to most mouthpieces.

The most important considerations are to match the tip opening and reed strength to the capabilities of the player and the style of music being played. I'm frequently puzzled by players and instructors who believe that a using higher strength reed, regardless of tip opening, will improve performance. Often, it will only make things more difficult.

For starters, I recommend a medium/close tip opening that will play well with 1.5 - 3 strength reeds, like the Vandoren 5RV or 5RVLyre. However, many instructors recommend a medium opening, like the Vandoren B45.

Plastic mouthpieces are fine for beginners and youngsters who are prone to accidents. They average 1/3 the cost of hard rubber. However, they are slightly more easily damaged, are prone to tooth wear, limit player's expression and richness of tone. There is a wide selection availble. The Selmer Goldentone and Vito II are great values. The Brilhart Ebolin is very good and availble with different tip openings. The Hite Premere and Forbes Debut are the best.

For most advancing players, it would be best to upgrade to a hard rubber mouthpiece before upgrading to a wooden clarinet.

Every hard rubber mouthpiece I've played performs better than even the best plastic models.

There are many brands availble, trying even a small portion would be time consuming and very expensive. Differences are often subtle and a player's preference probably has more to do with their own physical characteristics than design or quality. The Selmer Paris and Vandoren brands are dependable choices. Of course, some players will perfer one brand over the other. While which model would be somewhat of a personal preference, it generally depends on the type of music that is being played.

For classical, best results are achieved with a closer tip opening (.95-1.04mm) and a harder reed (3 or higher), like the Selmer HS* or Vandoren M13. This will facilitate the higher notes, short durations and playing softly.

For Jazz, a more open tip and a softer reed (2-3) are best, HS** (1.20mm) or B45 (1.19mm). This will enhance projection, facilitate slurs and even allow some bending of notes.

For music that is popular in high school, a medium close tip and medium reed (2-3.5), are good choices. The Selmer B*,C and C* (1.10mm) and the Vandoren 2RV/5RV (1.09mm) fit this group.

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Music ReMasters means Golden Rule sales and service. The instrument should not be an obstacle to making good music.

Music ReMasters is physically located in Central Massachusetts.
We encourage anyone in the area to come by and try out our instruments.
Bring your mouthpiece, ligature and reeds. Your instructor is also welcome.
We're usually around, but have no fixed hours.
Please call 508-882-3350 (9am-9pm eastern) or Email (popup) for an appointment and directions, we'd hate to miss you.
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