Clarinet Mouthpiece for Clarinet in C

Pics of Bb, Eb and Alto Sax mouthpieces, being modified for an old C clarinet.
Will go over details later today.
Clarinet arrived with Bb MP not fitting properly.
Played flat once fittied and the work began.
Set just below the black line on the bushed out Eb with cork, the intonation showed promise.
Tone not very resonant, but fit too wobbly to really blow.
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Current pic of getting closer in tune.
Eb, Bb and Alto Sax.
Made temporary brass/cork sleeve for Eb.
The Meyer 4, is interesting.
Is the correct spelling Cahzoo or Kazoo?
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Getting a current or older C mouthpiece, based on research, might not work without trying lots of them.
Would be nice to know what I.Lot used.
Not going the shorter barrel route, which I can make.
What I've learned is that MP length and chamber size/bore/shape is important.
What else is new. 🙄
The Meyer 4, is now a bit shorter than the
Bb M30 Lyre, but still plays a bit flat and other good and not so good features.
At least now I can practice with the Bb MP.
Will make the shank right so I can cork it, although the cork will be right at the bottom.
Just E1 to C3 without sharps or flats for a few days.
Have some La Vos Bb Mediums on hand, and some Medium Hards on the way.
Plays best with the stiffest Mediums now.
 
Just received a B45 MP.
Most likely will be used on an old fixed thumb rest B12.

"Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010
 

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