Intonation
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Definitely maybe. The biggest factor in intonation problems is the player, not the equipment; however, there are issues that come up based on equipment. For example, many people have problems playing large chamber pieces with MK VI's or small chambered pieces with old Bueschers, or a radical change in your set-up---say going from a Selmer C* with a 3 1/2 Vandoren to a Berg 130/1 with a #2 Fibracell---could wreak havoc with your intonation and and a poorly set-up horn could be a problem as well, though that's not a part of your question.........daryl
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Thanks Wersax for your post. Re-reading my post, I realize it was a bit offside, though it was meant to be funny. In any case, the intention was to encourage the "Yes", the "No" and the "maybe" (you excepted) to leave us more details as to their thoughts ..
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Reeds rarely, but I have known it happen when one particular reed I had made the horn way out. I thought I was going mad till I changed reeds - but that is a very rare occurance.
Mouthpieces can vary, but the problem mostly comes with trying to match some vintage instruments with modern mouthpieces. It could be high baffle or small chamber affecting things.
Mouthpieces can vary, but the problem mostly comes with trying to match some vintage instruments with modern mouthpieces. It could be high baffle or small chamber affecting things.
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Mouthpieces definitely. Reeds sometimes.
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Mouthpieces no question. Try using your tuner 'blind' with different pieces and get a friend to plot your intonation.
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I got a new sba alto so working through intonation tendencies and I'm realizing with some reeds middle d is sharp and with others it fine!
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I would normally say reeds don't make a difference, but reed strength definitely effects tuning.
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Over time I have had a number of mouthpieces with varying chambers or baffles. Some of the extreme versions have created some intonation problems but I have not had any issue with typical chamber and baffles ranges. That is why it is 'baffling' (no pun intended) to find that I have trouble playing my Navarro Bebop special in tune. Not really an intonation problem as much as tuning issue. It tends to run significantly flat through out the entire range, even when I push it is on the neck as far it will reasonably go. I had the tip opening reduced from a .115 to .105. I love this piece. It plays great, sounds terrific... but I can't bring it out in public. Playing a Java 2.5. Seems to be similar when tried with a Java 3. Any thoughts.
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P.S. I had asked the excellent well regarded refacer to match the same curve as was originally on the piece. I wondered if there is something unusual about the facing curve of this piece that might make some reeds a better match for it.
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By what metric do you judge “as far it will reasonably go”? Why not push it on more until it is in tune?
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Well, pushed in about 3/8" beyond the typical range... and still flat. I suppose I could slim down the cork and get another 1/8" but the whole situation seemed very unusual to me.
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