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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 Seven versions:
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Big
Hit at U of Oklahoma
Symposium!
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Big Hit at
ClarinetFest!!!
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CXZ_K11* - Enhanced version of the very popular CXZ_K11.
Closer
tip, enhanced facing.
The CXZ_K11 is my most popular soprano
clarinet mouthpiece with professional clarinet players in the U.S.
The CXZ_K11* is an enhancement of that product.
Closer tip than the K11 and an enhanced
facing curve give this mouthpiece a higher level of focus and clarity.
Trials with “the pros” have gone extremely well.
Dark, warm ringing CORE tone, for maximum
precision. Optimized for Vandoren
V12 # 3 ½ to # 4 strength reed.
Tunes to 440 with a standard length
barrel (generally 66 mm) Can play at 442 with a 65 mm barrel. Enhanced
Lower Baffle and additional hand reaming and interior polishing.
Price
- $225
ON
SALE - $195 through October 31
“VERY Légère reed-friendly.”
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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Big
Hit at U of Oklahoma
Symposium!
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CXZ_K13* - Enhanced version of
the very popular CXZ_K13.
Closer
tip than K13, enhanced facing.
The CXZ_K13 is an extremely popular
soprano clarinet mouthpiece both in the U.S.
and Europe. The CXZ_K13* is an enhancement
of that product.
Closer tip than the K13 and an enhanced
facing curve give this mouthpiece a higher level of focus and clarity.
Trials with “the pros” have gone extremely well.
Dark, warm ringing CORE tone, for maximum
precision. Optimized for Vandoren
V12 #3 1/2 strength reed.
Tunes to 440 with a standard length
barrel (generally 66 mm) Can play at 442 with a 65 mm barrel. Enhanced
Lower Baffle and additional hand reaming and interior polishing.
Price
- $225
ON
SALE - $195 through October 31
“VERY
Légère reed-friendly.”
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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Very
Popular in Europe, including Principal
players in major orchestras!
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CXZ_K14 – Same
warm tone as the CXZ_K13, but more free-blowing. Great for classical
playing with a softer reed or as mouthpiece for doublers. Excellent 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
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CXZ_K2e
– Back in a Limited Edition – only one to
a customer!
I discontinued this mouthpiece awhile
back, and then faced howls of protest. Apparently, this mouthpiece has lots
of fans out there. It is once again available. Takes a Vandoren v12 – 3.5
or 4 (Please specify). The pitch level is 442.
Price - $195
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