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Kaspar-Style
Mouthpieces
As we all know, Kaspar
mouthpieces have been revered for years for their dark, ringing tone and clear
response. Though they are decades old, many are still played every day and
treasured by their owners.
Mouthpiece makers strive to duplicate the qualities of
these classic mouthpieces, while taking advantage of modern materials and
techniques.
It has taken me several years of continual crafting,
re-facing, and re-voicing mouthpieces to be able to say I have mouthpieces
that continue this tradition.
These mouthpieces play with a warm, dark sound and speak with incredible
authority. The projection is excellent. No longer will you strain to be
heard. At the same time, you will be able to play with incredible delicacy.
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The verdict is in! I have
sold hundreds of my Kaspar-style mouthpieces. The
“reviews” are overwhelmingly positive. Amateurs and
professionals alike are unanimous in their acceptance of this style
mouthpiece. My Kaspar-style
mouthpieces are the “flagship” of my line, and will continue to
be for many years.
Unsolicited
customer quote:
“I
just had the privilege of playing on one of your new Kaspar
style CXZ_K13 and I'm totally blown away. It is so much better than
anything else I have tried (including 2 really nice vintage Kaspars that I have). I finally have precision and a
dark tone at the same time. For years now I have had to sacrifice tone
color (depth, darkness) for clarity and now I have your mouthpiece! I'm so
thrilled!”
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Available in Six versions:
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Big Hit at ClarinetFest
2006!!!
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CXZ_K11 - Similar to the Kaspar 11.
Close
tip, medium curve.
Dark, warm ringing tone, with a close tip, for utmost
precision. Optimized for Vandoren V12 # 4 strength reed (3 ½ will also work).
Tunes to 440 with a standard length barrel (generally 66
mm) Can play at 442 with a 65 mm barrel. Enhanced Lower Baffle for deeper
and darker tone with reinforced lower harmonics.
Heard in professional orchestras around the world.
My most popular mouthpiece
among professionals in the U.S.
“Légère
reed-friendly.”
Price - $195
CXZ_K11e – all the qualities of the K11, but now at 442
The CXZ_K11e has all the qualities of the K11, but at a
higher pitch level if you need to tune to 442 (and above). There is also an
attractive, additional “sparkle” to the sound.
Price - $195
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CXZ_K13 - Similar to the
old Kaspar 13.
Medium
close tip, medium curve.
Same warm, dark tone, and response, as the K11, for
those who prefer a slightly softer reed. I use a very reed friendly
facing. Optimized for Vandoren V12 #3 ½ reeds.
Tunes to 440 with a standard length barrel (generally 66
mm) Can play at 442 with a 65 mm barrel. Enhanced Lower Baffle for deeper
and darker tone with reinforced lower harmonics.
I sell more K13’s than any other model. They are
played all over the world, from Tasmania
to Iceland to Kazakhstan!.
“Légère
reed-friendly.”
Price
- $195
CXZ_K13e – all the qualities of the K13, but now at 442
The CXZ_K13e has all the qualities of the K13, but at a
higher pitch level if you need to tune to 442 (and above). There is also an
attractive, additional “sparkle” to the sound.
Price - $195
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CXZ_K14 – Same
warm tone as the CXZ_K13, but more free-blowing. Great mouthpiece for
doublers and for playing Jazz or Klezmer. See: http://www.clarinetxpress.com/jazz.html
Medium
tip, medium curve.
It has a warm, “singing” tone, with great
response. Very “free-blowing”.
I use a very reed friendly facing. Optimized for Vandoren V12 #3 or 3 ½ strength reeds.
Tunes to 440 with a standard length barrel (generally 66
mm) Can play at 442 with a 65 mm barrel.
“Légère
reed-friendly.”
Price - $195
CXZ_K14e – all the qualities of the K14, but now at 442
The CXZ_K14e has all the qualities of the K14, but at a
higher pitch level if you need to tune to 442 (and above). There is also an
attractive, additional “sparkle” to the sound. This is a great
mouthpiece for the “pit” musician who struggles to stay up to
pitch when switching between two or more instruments..
Price - $195 In production but quantities might be
limited.
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CXZ_K2e
– Discontinued
Replaced by
the CXZ_K13e
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These mouthpieces are made from
blanks from the Zinner Company. These blanks are made
from the finest material available. Mouthpieces made from Zinner
blanks have a rich, dark, more compact tone, and project easily. Zinner based mouthpieces appear in many major symphony
orchestras.
Want to try them? Send the appropriate amount (as above), plus $5 for
shipping in the U.S.
(USPS Priority Mail) or $10 for international shipping.
Illinois
residents must add 7½% for Illinois
State Sales Tax
($14.63). Upon receiving your payment, I will mail TWO mouthpieces for you to
try. It is possible to “mix” mouthpieces of the same price, say
one K13 and one K11, or one K14 and one K14e.
There is NO RISK. Pick the mouthpiece you like and mail the other
back. You can purchase the second mouthpiece as a backup by sending me an
additional payment. If you do not like either mouthpiece, send them back for
a full refund (less $5 per mouthpiece for sterilization and re-stocking) or a
credit toward another trial.
However, I do ask that “trial” mouthpieces be returned, in
their original packaging, within 14 days of receipt. Please make sure that
you do not mark, mar, scratch, or otherwise damage the mouthpieces, as
damaged mouthpieces cannot be accepted for refund or credit.
Make your check or money order payable to “Walter
Grabner”. To pay using a credit card, click below on the PayPal link. You may also call me with your credit card
number, billing and shipping addresses .
Pay using PayPal.
Please click on the links above for information about my products
and services. To contact me,
click here.
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