2024, exciting new model
- New FMK model
- Completely custom designed
- German hard rod rubber
- CNC made
- Hand finished
- Ring, Warmth, Depth of Tone, Effortless, Quick Response, Clear sound PPP-FFF
- Tip openings, 1.02mm, 1.04mm, 1.06mm, 1.08mm.
- $349
(The FMK is named in honor of my most influential teachers, Bob Fitzer, Edward Marks, Frank Kowalsky)
Hans Zinner blanks. The Zinner company closed on June 1, 2018. I was able to make one last order of blanks and have 300 various Bb blanks and about 25 each of Eb and Bass. Of course I am searching, like all of us makers, for possible new blank sources. Because of the immediate rarity of these blanks, my prices will need to rise, partially to cover the increased costs of that last shipment.
JJ Babbitt Blanks. I am having great success with various Babbitt blanks and am excited for their potential.
For over 35 years I have refaced mouthpieces to help students and professionals refine the playing qualities of mouthpieces they owned. In 1999 I expanded into making a line of custom mouthpieces all based on the designs and playing qualities of the old Kaspars. I make a full line of mouthpieces, professional Eb, Bb, Bass clarinet, an advanced student mouthpiece and a custom plastic beginner mouthpiece.
My goal is a mouthpiece which has a balance of warmth, center and always a singing quality in the tone. The blanks are highly customized and are hand lapped to have flat tables. The mouthpieces require minimal blowing and lip resistance, and have a beautiful smooth tone. The traditional facing curves allow the mouthpieces to feel very natural to the embouchure and air stream.
David McClune
731-499-3756
cdmcclune@gmail.com