[ving]

Hey everybody,

I’ve been playing a Greenline R13 fir the last few years, and although I like it I have felt it is a bit heavier than my old wood r13. Anyhow, I tried some of Ryan Perreira’s 3D bells a while back and I liked the decrease in weight but I wasn’t sure if the cost was worth the improvement. I recently saw the Windy City woodwinds 3D bell for $40 and figured I’d try it out. My impression is really favorable! First, it is a noticeable decrease in weight. So, positive on that. But I was surprised how much it changed how the clarinet felt in terms of resonance. Seems overall quicker to respond and more centered. I’m not sure if this equates to brighter or darker, but it feels great to play! I wondered if anyone can elaborate on if it’s the weight as the primary factor or if the design/shape of the bell has more to do with it.

 

[soybean]

Looks interesting. I've been using a neck strap for the clarinet if it's a long job. But any weight reduction is a good thing.

https://www.windycitywoodwinds.com/product-page/clarinet-bell

 

[ving]

I was using a strap as well (protech) but I added a great thumb cushion (also protech I believe), and it’s too large to fit the leather strap connector over it. I stopped using the strap as a result as I didn’t want to keep taking it on/off just to use the strap.

 

[vbluesman]

Their sax mouthpieces look really interesting, I like the designs and prices too.

 

[lesacks]

Their sax mouthpieces look really interesting, I like the designs and prices too.

Out of interest.. new utube

 

[vbluesman]

I live in Chicago so I'd assume with their name of Windy City Woodwinds they would be somewhere around here.

 

[Dr G]

I live in Chicago so I'd assume with their name of Windy City Woodwinds they would be somewhere around here.

One of my favorite pizza joints was Windy City Pizza.

 

[ving]

Here’s the difference in weight between my stock Greenline bell and the wcw:

Greenline bell: 126 g
Windy City bell: 47 g