Oval A. Lelandais, Ch. Chedeville, & E. Bercioux (Clarinet Mouthpieces)

There is a link between these three legendary craftsmen. Because records of the era are scarce, we may never totally understand the relationships these three men had. But, it's clear that Charles inherited some of the blanks from Eugene Bercioux (very possibly his business in Paris), and there are so many similarities in finishing between the earliest Lelandais mouthpieces (oval logo) and Charles Chedeville Artistic Facing mouthpieces of the same period (most notably specific asymmetry in sidewalls). And, of course, Lelandais would take over took the Chedeville company. And, as was often the case, the student of a master craftsman would take over the business (this made for interesting business relationships).

[@DaleFedele]

I want to correct myself: when I say Charles' original facings are more usable than any of his peers TODAY, I obviously mean compared to original facings by Lelandais, Henri LeRoy, A. Robert, H. Ched, Bettoney, Vega, even the Kaspars' facings aren't anywhere near the comfort of Charles' work. This is of great testament to Charles' genius. But obviously, great craftsmen today like Brad Behn make an EXTREMELY "usable" facing...I put "usable" in quotes because that descriptor only refers to facings from such a bygone era. Even though there are people today that are somehow making unusable facings, which baffles me. I've also tried Charles' facings that are terrible for me, so, as with every vintage paradigm, inconsistency is king.

[@williamhebebrand4557]

Very nice

[@floridaclarinetstudio2338]

LOVE those DOCTORAL students! :) #gaslighttheUNINFORMED #blowitup

[@DaleFedele]

To check out all three of these mouthpieces' internals, search for my video, "The Most Interesting Baffles in the World"

[@julianovieira3435]

Your videos are really interesting, Dale. thanks for sharing your knowledge. What is your opinion of wood mouthpieces? Couldn't find much information about It. Best regards from Brazil.

[@laurabercioux5486]

Mio avo

[@jerrykorten664]

Can you comment on how some of these mouthpieces tune with today's clarinets? Are throat tones flat? Twelfths reasonably close? (Did I spell 12ths right? Looks strange.)

[@DaleFedele]

Hello Mr. Korten, I'm so sorry I haven't responded to you. I just wanted to let you know I'm responding shortly, and I wanted to thank you very much for everything. Yes. That is an amazing question! And I think it cuts to the heart of some things. I look forward to making that comparison, and speaking with you soon.

[@noahs526]

What is your opinion on the paulus and schuler adjustable barrel

[@atlantadavis5672]

What do you think of vandoren mouthpieces??

[@jimis3167]

WHEN YOU'LL REVIEW THE AK LIGATURE???? WHEN YOU'LL RETURN MAKING MORE VIDEOS????