Clarinets Clarinet mouthpieces

[Richard Perks]

I am using a Vandoren 360, it plays well though not sure if made anymore. Also one made by Walter Grabner you can google him.
www.clarinetxpress.com

 

[jthole]

I am using a Vandoren 360, it plays well though not sure if made anymore.

I think that the current Vandoren 5RV is equivalent to the older V360. I have a V360 as well, but it is at least 40 years old, and was swabbed numerous times. So I don't count on it still having the original specs

 

[jthole]

Just curious, does anyone already have real world experience with the new Selmer Focus Bb clarinet mouthpiece?

 

[rhysonsax]

I've been using Rico Royal reeds on my clarinet. What suggestions does anyone have for good reeds for playing jazz ?

I really like Rigotti Gold and Lupifaro on saxophone, so maybe Rigotti clarinet reeds would be good too.

Rhys

 

[AndyWhiteford]

try a Legere synthetic reed, too, makes any mouthpiece sound better ;-)
I used cane from the beginning on clarinet, now I'm convinced & play only replicant reeds.

 

[kevgermany]

On sop, Marca jazz. On the others Rico/D'Addario Select Jazz.

 

[sax panther]

I don't change the brand of reeds I use depending on classical or jazz, but do sometimes drop down to a softer one for jazz - I find it easier for glissing. I use Vandoren V12s, I play in a band with someone who I'd say has a much 'jazzier' tone than me and he uses Vandoren Rue Lepic 56s.

 

[Colin the Bear]

Vandoren Juno.

The name Rico is disappearing. I saw a box of Royal, by D'Addario.

 

[jthole]

For jazz (not that I play much, lately) I use a Vandoren B45 with Vandoren V12 reeds.
For concert band I used a Vandoren V360 (comparable to the 5RV) but I switched to a Selmer Focus mouthpiece. I prefer Vandoren Traditional reeds there.
I have tried the V21 and Rue Lepic reeds, but I was not convinced by them. I also have not found a d'Addario / Rico reed yet that I like on clarinet.