There used to be a Selmer CP series, but I'm unaware that Pomarico had anything similar. However, occasionally, I work on Pomaricos that hold the initials of the owner, or a previous owner. This may be another example of a custom-made mouthpiece, it's hard to tell any measurements. Maybe someone has a record of custom-made mouthpieces at the Pomarico company.
Hi! It's glass, to be precise, but it's been called crystal for marketing purposes. There isn't a single mouthpiece maker who would make mouthpieces from natural crystal.
Really like the video! It became very good at the end. You've done refacing to other mouthpieces too? Are Pomarico usually having QC issues, or just happened on this particular one? Sides were unbalanced as I saw.. You learned that stuff on your own or someone helped you?
Thanks, I'm glad you like this video! Crystal mouthpieces in general have QC issues, this is inherent of the manufacturing process. You have to go through 15-20 mpcs if you want to find a good one. But once you have it, it's a mouthpiece for a lifetime (unless it's accidentally dropped). You are right, the side rails were imbalanced. The left rail was longer and higher, and also somewhat wider. The whole facing curve was not very efficient. I learned refacing on my own, as nobody works with mouthpieces in Hungary or Central-East Europe (as far as I know) from whom I could have learned this craft.
@@markszavin5050 That's really great and unique! Hope sometime If you ever find one, to play as crystal old Vandorens, A1, A2, A3. They seem very good but little rare.. I wonder If those might have QC issues as well...
Szia, köszi 😄 Ez már egy ideje elkelt, de folyamatosan keresem a jó alapanyagokat amiket fel lehet javítani. Ha gondolod, keressük meg egymást FB-on és szólok ha találok valamit.
I generally prefer Vandoren blue box 3, but I like to test my mouthpieces with other brands and strengths too. I usually have Daddario Evolution 3, 3.5, Vandoren blue box 2.5, 3, 3.5, V12 3.5, Arundos 3+, and some Legere EC in my inventory. My philosophy is that a well engineered mouthpiece should take as many reed types and strengths as possible.
@@markszavin5050 That's a good philosophy but not totally true as some mouthpiece may work better with some reeds and not at all with others (refering to brands and models, not strengths) despite being good quality material and comfortable internals. I've tried D'addario reeds too and I think my favourite are classics. But I generally prefer Vandorens V21 and V12, I like both.
@@jimis3167 I agree on that one mouthpiece can't work equally well with all kinds of different reeds. However, I strive to balance the facing and the chamber in a way that enables the mouthpiece to be compatible with as many reed types as possible. And there is the personal factor too to consider. I worked on a Selmer HS* mouthpiece recently and I found it to be great with VD blue box 3, but when I switched to anything in the 3.5 range, I felt somewhat uncomfortable and it was hard to produce a clear sound. Now it's played by a friend of mine with Leuthner 3.5, and produces a wonderfully clear yet dark and robust sound on it with ease.
Beautiful job Mark . You’re a great clarinetist and you seem to to be wonderful at refacing the mouthpiece. Bravo !
Hi, thanks for your kind comment!
Gratulálok!!Nagyon jó technológia!
Köszönöm szépen 😄
Ottimo lavoro, great job!
Thank you 😊
I have. a Pomarico and it says CP on the front... anyone one know what this is and means and relates too ? kindest thanks, Paul
There used to be a Selmer CP series, but I'm unaware that Pomarico had anything similar. However, occasionally, I work on Pomaricos that hold the initials of the owner, or a previous owner. This may be another example of a custom-made mouthpiece, it's hard to tell any measurements. Maybe someone has a record of custom-made mouthpieces at the Pomarico company.
Is the mouthpiece actual crystal or a clear rubber or plastic? Thanks for sharing your time and expertise!🙏🙏🙏
Hi! It's glass, to be precise, but it's been called crystal for marketing purposes. There isn't a single mouthpiece maker who would make mouthpieces from natural crystal.
Great master!!!!
Thank you for your kind comment :)
Really like the video! It became very good at the end. You've done refacing to other mouthpieces too? Are Pomarico usually having QC issues, or just happened on this particular one? Sides were unbalanced as I saw.. You learned that stuff on your own or someone helped you?
Thanks, I'm glad you like this video! Crystal mouthpieces in general have QC issues, this is inherent of the manufacturing process. You have to go through 15-20 mpcs if you want to find a good one. But once you have it, it's a mouthpiece for a lifetime (unless it's accidentally dropped). You are right, the side rails were imbalanced. The left rail was longer and higher, and also somewhat wider. The whole facing curve was not very efficient. I learned refacing on my own, as nobody works with mouthpieces in Hungary or Central-East Europe (as far as I know) from whom I could have learned this craft.
@@markszavin5050 That's really great and unique! Hope sometime If you ever find one, to play as crystal old Vandorens, A1, A2, A3. They seem very good but little rare.. I wonder If those might have QC issues as well...
@@jimis3167 Vandoren crystals were also made by Pomarico, but from the ones what I have played, it seems the QC was a bit better than nowdays.
Bravó Márk! Esetleg eladó ez a fúvóka? Üdv: Seres Vilmos!!
Szia, köszi 😄 Ez már egy ideje elkelt, de folyamatosan keresem a jó alapanyagokat amiket fel lehet javítani. Ha gondolod, keressük meg egymást FB-on és szólok ha találok valamit.
Qué significa *. **.
*** Quiero una boquilla abierta de de cuántas estrellas es gracias.
*. **. ***Cuál es cerrada y abierta.
Can you tell us what reeds you generally play on mouthpieces?
I generally prefer Vandoren blue box 3, but I like to test my mouthpieces with other brands and strengths too. I usually have Daddario Evolution 3, 3.5, Vandoren blue box 2.5, 3, 3.5, V12 3.5, Arundos 3+, and some Legere EC in my inventory. My philosophy is that a well engineered mouthpiece should take as many reed types and strengths as possible.
@@markszavin5050 That's a good philosophy but not totally true as some mouthpiece may work better with some reeds and not at all with others (refering to brands and models, not strengths) despite being good quality material and comfortable internals. I've tried D'addario reeds too and I think my favourite are classics. But I generally prefer Vandorens V21 and V12, I like both.
@@jimis3167 I agree on that one mouthpiece can't work equally well with all kinds of different reeds. However, I strive to balance the facing and the chamber in a way that enables the mouthpiece to be compatible with as many reed types as possible. And there is the personal factor too to consider. I worked on a Selmer HS* mouthpiece recently and I found it to be great with VD blue box 3, but when I switched to anything in the 3.5 range, I felt somewhat uncomfortable and it was hard to produce a clear sound. Now it's played by a friend of mine with Leuthner 3.5, and produces a wonderfully clear yet dark and robust sound on it with ease.
Excuse me, I see you've refaced some others too..
whats the name of the piece that you played in the intro??
Hi, it's French Suite No. 2 in C Minor, BWV 813, VI. Air by J.S. Bach