I'm not one of those players that's always questioning his equipment, I suffer very little from GAS.
I have been playing Vandoren traditionals ever since starting clarinet, but I recently decided to give the V12's a try.
I initially liked that they were less shrill in the upper clarion and altissimo, but I found them a bit stuffy in the lower chalumeau.
I started modifying my embouchure by taking in more mpc (actually more reed, pushing my jaw out more) and by flattening my chin even more.
I'm liking the results ! The chalumeau is resonating a lot more.
Strength wise it's also more comfortable for me. I was playing traditional #4's and the V12 #4's are a bit easier, I feel like they are half way between a 3.5 and a 4 trad.
I could handle the traditional 4's but I would get tired quickly.
I bought the V12's in a twin pack but I will buy a full box next time.
Sometimes a little GAS is good. :-D
I have been playing Vandoren traditionals ever since starting clarinet, but I recently decided to give the V12's a try.
I initially liked that they were less shrill in the upper clarion and altissimo, but I found them a bit stuffy in the lower chalumeau.
I started modifying my embouchure by taking in more mpc (actually more reed, pushing my jaw out more) and by flattening my chin even more.
I'm liking the results ! The chalumeau is resonating a lot more.
Strength wise it's also more comfortable for me. I was playing traditional #4's and the V12 #4's are a bit easier, I feel like they are half way between a 3.5 and a 4 trad.
I could handle the traditional 4's but I would get tired quickly.
I bought the V12's in a twin pack but I will buy a full box next time.
Sometimes a little GAS is good. :-D