Klarinet Archive - Posting 000762.txt from 1997/10

From: jensmore@-----.net (Moren, Jennifer)
Subj: Re: Throat tones and side Bb
Date: Fri, 17 Oct 1997 21:49:57 -0400

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> > Gary VanCott=NHIN
> > 10/16/97 07:28 PM
>
> "Sort of - the Rossi mechanism is much simpler (at least compared to my
> Selmer bass) because it's not connected to the r.h. keys; on the bass the
> two keys open as register vents for different notes. On the Rossi the
extra
> vent is only linked to the throat Ab key, so it only opens for throat Bb.
> Works great btw, and the intonation is better than any other clarinet
I've
> had a chance to play."
>
Sure, if you have $3900 to spend and 4+ months to wait... Too bad none of
the regular manufacturers have thought of this solution that would seem
obvious to someone familiar with a bass clarinet's mechanism! Which type
of wood (for the Rossi) do you think produces the "best" sound?