Klarinet Archive - Posting 000091.txt from 1998/02

From: Matthew Hanson <mchanson@-----.com>
Subj: Re: Dis/Advantages to the Double Neck
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 1998 14:29:37 -0500

Actually,

Buying a bass with a single neck isn't as much of a hassle now.
Very recently, even some student line horns have been reintroduced with
angled necks. Yamaha (Vito design), and the Selmer USA (Bundy design).
Both are plastic horns and are compensated much more with the new necks.
Within the past few years, Leblanc's pro line necks have been soldered
at a better angle as well.
Please don't discourage someone from buying a particular instrument just
because of the neck. They can be replaced and modified.
As many of you know, but for those younger who don't, one piece alto and
bass necks with the cork tenon wobble when pulled out much at all. This
changes the direction of the air and can also cause squeaks.. and what
student bass clarinetist NEEDS help making MORE squeaks???
These necks also leave a significant gap between the neck and body on
the inside of the instrument when pulled out.
One piece necks with metal tenons aren't to be sniffed at.
Yes, angle is important to some, which most have now, but stability of
the instrument is also important.
As for the Buffet water key, that is pure luxury.

Matthew Hanson
Houson, TX

   
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