Buttemer, Paul Puchner #7434 B.H. Bell CCT1, Heckel CE1, Heckel BD1, Heckel CDE1
Longer tip extensions tend to make a particular reed model more free-blowing, have more presence of attack, and respond better in the lower register. Conversely, shorter tip extensions tend towards more blowing resistance, more embouchure and breath support in the attack, and favour the upper register.