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RE: Pyne Clarion

Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2001-02-27 23:04

The Pyne Clarion mouthpiece is made of a clear plastic. The Pomarico mouthpieces are made of glass, though in serious company you have to call it "crystal." Crystal is much harder than plastic or hard rubber. A plastic or hard rubber mouthpiece put to professional use needs a touch-up from a refacer every year or so. Crystal lasts forever, until you drop it.

Crystal is difficult to make or work with. All glass changes shape as it cools from liquid to solid, so there's a lot more variation in chamber shape than there is with plastic or hard rubber. Also, it's very difficult to reface, and adjusting the baffle is even more difficult.

Good luck.

Ken Shaw

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