I don't think any were wetted enough. I don't do saliva - two minutes in water, then wipe them down with cotton, then play a little. Break them in well and they play decently for a good while (weeks/months?). Reserve Classic for me are OK but the Evolutions work best, for me. But, overall, I think Vandoren V12's are best...that is if you get any good ones...lol.
Thanks Georgia. So far I'm not really convinved by the type of sound I've heard from others on the BD4, 5, or 7. I can see how some people like it it's just not my preferred type of sound. I've been enjoying the B40 Lyre lately, though. Have you tried those?
@@tpark89 I also own two B40s, one is more vintage than the other(my teacher sold It to me years ago, It hasn't the yellow Vandoren logo) The newer I thought It plays better when I bought It but recently tried them one more time and this time I think the old plays better, lol! But! I'm in love with BD4 and Steuer 3.5 as I told, this combo gives such a dark, woody sound, big projection and better articulation than BD5, you can see my review on Thomann(Jimis 3:16). And most importantly, It is comfortable to play, intonation is a little lower than BD5 but you can fix It with your embouchure and air stream, no problem..
@@jimis3167 wow some strong thoughts there Georgia! I don't necessarily disagree but I also don't really have a need for another mouthpiece right now. You know, I actually did try a BD4 about a year ago at the Vandoren Advisory Studio and it wasn't really for me. Reason why they have so many models, right? Thank you though, appreciate your comment. You should start a channel yourself!
I don't think any were wetted enough. I don't do saliva - two minutes in water, then wipe them down with cotton, then play a little. Break them in well and they play decently for a good while (weeks/months?). Reserve Classic for me are OK but the Evolutions work best, for me. But, overall, I think Vandoren V12's are best...that is if you get any good ones...lol.
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You really have to try BD4! Much better than BD5! It works with 3.5 V12 too and I find It gives a very beautiful sound with Steuer 3.5.
Thanks Georgia. So far I'm not really convinved by the type of sound I've heard from others on the BD4, 5, or 7. I can see how some people like it it's just not my preferred type of sound. I've been enjoying the B40 Lyre lately, though. Have you tried those?
@@tpark89 I also own two B40s, one is more vintage than the other(my teacher sold It to me years ago, It hasn't the yellow Vandoren logo) The newer I thought It plays better when I bought It but recently tried them one more time and this time I think the old plays better, lol! But! I'm in love with BD4 and Steuer 3.5 as I told, this combo gives such a dark, woody sound, big projection and better articulation than BD5, you can see my review on Thomann(Jimis 3:16). And most importantly, It is comfortable to play, intonation is a little lower than BD5 but you can fix It with your embouchure and air stream, no problem..
@@jimis3167 could you give me the link to your review?
@@tpark89 www.thomann.de/gr/vandoren_black_diamond_bb_clarinet_bd4.htm#bewertung
BD5 is for students. BD4 is for professionals.
@@jimis3167 wow some strong thoughts there Georgia! I don't necessarily disagree but I also don't really have a need for another mouthpiece right now. You know, I actually did try a BD4 about a year ago at the Vandoren Advisory Studio and it wasn't really for me. Reason why they have so many models, right? Thank you though, appreciate your comment. You should start a channel yourself!
Hi Tony!!
Hi Ben! Welcome to the channel 🥳