Klarinet Archive - Posting 000420.txt from 1998/02

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Dis/Advantages to the Double Neck
Date: Sun, 8 Feb 1998 13:38:44 -0500

On Mon, 9 Feb 1998, Loh Tzu Liang wrote:
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
> >The one or two piece design has no effect on the sound. The angle, on the
> >other hand, makes a big difference.

> Can you please explain the difference in more detail?

Sure....the more vertical angle more simulates a true soprano clarinet
angle....therefore the adaptation to the horn is not as difficult. It is
easier to sit upright and comfortably without undue stress anywhere in the
neck or shoulders, and the position contributes to better breathing and
blowing.

> I hv never really tried out different barrels (due to the pethatic stores in
> Singapore.. *grr*) not even on a clt..anyway, I hv read quite a bit about
> the Bay necks..are there any other bclt necks in the market currently?
> (just curious ;-)

I am not sure......but you can check at any of the mail order places such
as International Musical Suppliers and The Woodwind.

> How abt the bell? I hv noticed differences in the bells of the Selmer USA,
> Paris and Yamaha bclts but never really understood how the made the sound
> different..

I was referring to differences between the same make and model bell...that
is, take two bells from two brand new Buffet Prestige Bass clarinets and
they will have different sounds......same with Selmer and Leblanc. In
fact, it is the same with any soprano clarinet too....one should always
try to mix and match until you come up with a combination of the
instrument you like with the barrel (interchangeable) and bell (also
interchangeable) you like.

> how abt on the clarinet, and are there any bells available on the market?

I would always keep the same bell you buy with the horn....at least the
same brand and model.

Roger Garrett
IWU