Klarinet Archive - Posting 001285.txt from 1997/10

From: ROBERT HOWE <arehow@-----.net>
Subj: Re: Bass Clarinet
Date: Tue, 28 Oct 1997 00:24:57 -0500

I am not a pro clarinettist but I tried the latest (2 years ago) French
low C bass clarinets. THe Selmer 33 and Buffet Prestige were very, very
alike, very flexible instruments with great tone and pitch. I
ultimately bought the Prestige as it was $1000 cheaper. The LeBlanc had
an easier repsonse and a lighter touch but I did not like the tone as
much and felt it was less flexible, in terms of being able to make many
timbres. Any of them will do you well.

RObert Howe