Alexandre Robert Clarinet Mouthpieces: Mouthpiece Bliss
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- If Kaspar Cicero mouthpieces are great practical, working mouthpieces, then A. Robert mouthpieces are for the aficionado. They have qualities like some of the best Charles or Henri Chedevilles, but dialed up to 11. That's not to say they get as big of a sound, or are as agile, but simply, they are fun, bubbly, complex french mouthpieces. It's like halfway between Louis Cahuzac and Ralph McLane, with an intangible quality all their own.
HOWEVER, these three are totally different, even within that paradigm. And there are way more variations than just these three. I can't say which is my favorite. All three are super fun and rewarding to play, even if they don't quite give me the confidence of my best Ched.
That first Robert...wow...so rich and colorful!
Thank you, Joseph! That's one of my favorites ever
You are braver than me looking for those mouthpieces. I have a few gems, but gave up looking for vintage mouthpieces. I do like the characteristics of each of them though. Sounds great!
these are new to me. I like the 1st one
Brad’s Vintage model D (my former daily driver for over a decade) is supposed to be based off of one of Ron Reuben’s favorite Roberts. I wonder if it’s the same one you speak of...
Hey Stephen! It probably is! I love the model D, I felt that it was the best of the old Vintage collection. It's funny how a lot of great players today are turning to Bettoneys, good Bettoneys, as they are just close enough to, say, Harold Wright, but different enough to have a unique voice. And I feel the same can be said for Roberts today. Though that line of thinking may be hazardous in a lot of ways, I just like appreciating the art of these pieces! And I love the fact that a Robert is, say, a sibling to a Chedeville, rather than a copy of one.