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Brad361
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 Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:33 am Post subject: Anyone remember that embouchure gadget? |
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There has been discussion here in the past of a device that I believe is battery powered, and supposedly helps revive / relax tired embouchures. Anyone remember what it is called, and / or anyone have positive or negative experiences with it?
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connicalman
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:39 am Post subject: |
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AKA the: "don't tase me, bro"  ?
Bruce Lee also used electro-stim, and he could kick Chuck Norris's high notes!
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Brad361
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 11:35 am Post subject: |
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That was it. Anyone have any experience with it? (It seems just a little bit "snake-oil-y" to me). And it isn't exactly cheap, although it could be worth it if it works.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 12:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Brad361 wrote: |
That was it. Anyone have any experience with it? (It seems just a little bit "snake-oil-y" to me). And it isn't exactly cheap, although it could be worth it if it works.
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I have tried Snake Oil (from Will Spencer) and it is fantastic 
However I have also tried the Vibrass and have nothing positive to say about it. It didn't do my chops any harm, but it didn't do them any good either. I didn't spend any money on it, I had one on trial when they first came into the UK - it got returned with a "why bother?" comment.
For the money it costs - take a lesson, get a new piece of music (or two), have a few beers, enjoy a night out with your significant other, sample a new curry - any of the things listed will do (in my opinion) the same for your playing as the Vibrass (and will certainly make you happier). |
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MattC
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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Sorry, but I can't get this image out of my head on that:
Loosens the lips and helps you lose unsightly lip fat at the same time! |
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oxleyk
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 1:17 pm Post subject: |
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You might need some Lubrass to go with it.
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Brad361
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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| trumpetmike wrote: | | Brad361 wrote: |
That was it. Anyone have any experience with it? (It seems just a little bit "snake-oil-y" to me). And it isn't exactly cheap, although it could be worth it if it works.
Brad361 |
I have tried Snake Oil (from Will Spencer) and it is fantastic
However I have also tried the Vibrass and have nothing positive to say about it. It didn't do my chops any harm, but it didn't do them any good either. I didn't spend any money on it, I had one on trial when they first came into the UK - it got returned with a "why bother?" comment.
For the money it costs - take a lesson, get a new piece of music (or two), have a few beers, enjoy a night out with your significant other, sample a new curry - any of the things listed will do (in my opinion) the same for your playing as the Vibrass (and will certainly make you happier). |
Pretty much what I thought.
Anyone else try it?
Brad361
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| Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2012 6:23 pm Post subject: |
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If you get an Hitachi Magic Wand with the right attachment it will cost almost half as much and have more uses.
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I guess i am a equipment freek , i spend 70 euros on this and i never use it , i feel it dont work at all  if some one want it i trade it with ANY 43 Reeves pieces you have and you dont use it.
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Oh...This could get get intresting ! 
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