beechler belite

[benjamin1979]

i'm using one now. but i found that this mpc a bit hard to play with v16 2.5. too bright and less body. what reed u guys using. thanks..

[singlereed]

What tip opening? It should be OK with that reed at around an opening of 5 to 7 or maybe more but it really is up to personal preference. It is a very bright sounding mouthpiece. Also, do try more than one reed as they vary a lot from one to the next in a box. You would probably find Rico Grand Concert will give you a softer sound, they are my favourite classical reed and are a bit easier to blow than the Vandoren Trad.

[benjamin1979]

is a #7. howabout java 2.5? will it be easier to play? i prefer eric marienthal type of sound. but now i'm too bright compare to him.

[singlereed]

Java 2.5 is slightly softer but brighter too. Why not try a Vandoren trad 2?

[Dave Collins]

I played on a bellite for a few months. It got me the sound I was looking for, but when I compared it to my Meyer and my Tonalin, I found that the differences were minimal and that the Bellite was making me work much too hard. I tried an assortment of reeds(Java 2,2.5,3; v162.5, 3; traditional 2.5, 3, 3.5; fibracell m&mh), but aside from altissimo, it didn't get much easier. It also wasn't as flexible for me stylistically. Just my two cents.

-Dave

[benjamin1979]

dave, so lastly what reed are u settle in?

[MB-913]

I use Beechler Bellite Metal on my alto. Try this:

1) If you want more bright sound
Vandoren Java + Olegature lig

2) If you want less bright:
Vandoren ZZ reed + Olegature lig

3) If you want more dark:
Vandoren Traditional Blue Box + Rovner

[Dave Collins]

I play on Jazz Select MH. I use both the Meyer and the Tonalin now. I'm trying to decide on my favorite.

[benjamin1979]

wow, that must be quite hard, u r using mh reed. how about java 2.5? i think i wanto give it a try.

[benjamin1979]

i'm using lavoz med now. everythimgs fine but i hope lavoz have " medium not too hard."

[Tama]

I use a Fibracell reed. I know lots of Beechler players that play on fibracells. It's hard to get used to, but once you get it, you have more control and versitility.