Through special arrangement with
Gennusa mouthpiece maker Ben Redwine we now include
a professional hard rubber Gennusa “Retro” mouthpiece
with each clarinet in a standard medium facing.
Ignatius
N. Gennusa
Through
years of research, famed clarinetist Ignatius Gennusa
developed the Gennusa mouthpiece in two different
versions; the “Excellente” and the “Retro”.
These are not Zinner blank mouthpieces but are produced
using the unique Gennusa molds in the US. Made from
quality vulcanized rubber and built to demanding
specifications, they are meticulously hand-finished.
This successful mouthpiece is played and enjoyed
by professional and amateur musicians alike with
outstanding musical results.
This added feature offers
you the opportunity to work directly with Ben Redwine
to obtain a Gennusa mouthpiece specifically suited
to your playing needs! Ben Redwine worked closely
with "Iggy" until his passing in May, 2003,
learning the trade of mouthpiece making, adjusting,
and refining. Ben is perpetuating the proud tradition
that Iggy established by continuing to produce, distribute,
and improve his wonderful mouthpiece. The Gennusa
mouthpiece has been Ben Redwine's personal choice
since 1990!
Upon purchase of an Orsi & Weir clarinet
you have the option of exchanging or customizing
the included mouthpiece. In the Contact Ben Redwine
by email at clarinet@redwinejazz.com or through his
website www.redwinejazz.com. Ben will be pleased
to work directly with you to select the Gennusa mouthpiece
of your choice in the “Excellente” or “Retro” style.
Along with your new Orsi & Weir clarinet you’ll
end up with one of the finest custom clarinet mouthpieces
available today in the facing and model which suits
you best!
