Walter Grabner 991 Wildwood Lane Highland Park, IL 60035 847.266.8644 Now made with a NEW, proprietary blank from Zinner, the CHICAGO mouthpiece comes into its own. Darker, deeper, quicker. More “free blowing”. Altissimo has never been easier, staccato lighter or faster. Now available in four facings to more closely match your playing style and preferences.

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CHICAGO Style Mouthpieces

The verdict is in! The CHICAGO Style mouthpieces are a clear winner. This model/facing was suggested by famed Chicago clarinetists Larry Combs and Julie DeRoche, both of whom helped with testing. Unsolicited customer quotes: “ I'm in a big hurry, so I'll write more later.  I LOVE the mouthpieces.  All three are better than my current mouthpiece, and I could use each of them-Thanks - you really have something here.” “What can I say but thank you for sharing your mouthpiece with me - it plays like a dream!”
	CHICAGO Style - “Superb” Chicago has always been a town renowned for great clarinetists and great clarinet mouthpieces. These mouthpiece continue that tradition. Every aspect of these mouthpieces - facing, chamber, baffle, and bore - were developed in consultation with several of the Chicago area’s great clarinetists. They play with a very centered, rich, and pearl-like tone. Due to the close tip, (.95 to .98) the response is quick, and fast tonguing is made much easier. Enhanced, with a new proprietary blank from Zinner, available only to ClarinetXpress. NOW Available in four models: · C40: Optimized for a Vandoren #4. Tunes to 440 with a 66 mm barrel, can play at 442 with a 65 mm barrel (This is the original CXZ_CHICAGO mouthpiece). · C40e: Optimized for a Vandoren #4. Tunes to 442 and above. · C35: Optimized for a Vandoren #3 1/2. Tunes to 440 with a 66 mm barrel, can play at 442 with a 65 mm barrel. · C35e: Optimized for a Vandoren #3 1/2. Tunes to 442 and above. Legere’ friendly facing. PRICE - $195. Mix and match with my other Premium mouthpieces.

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Please do not ask me to ship you mouthpieces without a deposit payment. Mouthpiece blanks are not free, and my time is not free. I have a liberal trial and return policy that should easily meet your needs.

Trial Rules:

1. The trials period ends on Invoice “Due Date” (Set to three weeks after Invoice date).

2. You may trial as many mouthpieces as you want (within reason) but they must be paid for up front.

3. Returned mouthpieces must be postmarked by the “Due Date” indicated on the invoice.

4. There is a $5 charge for each returned mouthpiece for sterilization and re-stocking.

5. There is a $5 charge for each returned mouthpiece postmarked after the “Due Date”.

6. Returned mouthpieces postmarked 14 or more days after “Due Date” are considered purchased and will be returned to purchaser.

7. There is a $2 charge for ruined or marked up packaging materials.

8. Mouthpieces returned with deep tooth or ligature scratches will be considered purchased and returned.

9. International Orders have the “Due Date” extended and additional 7 days to allow for delays in Customs.

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