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On the Blokepieces, what is the advantage of a lexan rim as opposed to a steel?

Hows does lexan play as opposed to steel or is it indifferent because its a rim.

schlepporello wrote:In my opinion, one plays just as well as the other. To me, the Lexan is more comfortable on account of it not feeling cold. I use them both equally though. It just depends on what my mood is when I'm selecting which rim to use.

Yeah, what he said.

If it were possible, all of the rims on my mouthpieces would be Lexan.

I have been making Lexan rims for mouthpieces for my mouthpieces since the early 80's... in fact I was the first mouthpiece maker to use Lexan. I play on it myself, all the time. I don't find any sound difference from a metal rim, but many people report differences, either darker, brighter, or "lighter" sound from it. Lexan tends to hold a grip on your lips a lot more than any metal, and I think that is the source of any perceived sound differences.

If you want to know what lexan feels like, an inexpensive way to try it out is to get a Kelly. I have two Kelly 18's myself, for inclement weather, to buzz along in the car, or whatever. I find the rims comfortable and the mouthpieces themselves very versatile. The only thing is I wrap the throat of the mouthpiece with a ring of golfer's lead tape in order to stabilize the dynamic extremes.

Besides, everybody should have a Kelly as a backup or spare, anyway. I prefer the 18, but the Kellyberg is a good mouthpiece also.