Klarinet Archive - Posting 001355.txt from 1998/05

From: Matthew Hanson <mchanson@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: Linton (Malerne) Bass Clarinet?
Date: Wed, 27 May 1998 23:35:52 -0400

Older Linton/Malerne bass clarinets have a one piece cork tenon neck
pipe much like the Noblet bass clarinet. These necks wobble excessively
when pulled out for tuning reasons. This same design was used for Boosey
& Hawkes' Edgeware wooden bass clarinet.
They usually have a broad sound and the instrument body is thick, but
keywork is of soft metal so adjustment is a constant concern. The dual
pad cup for F/C is usually present. Register mechanism is inferior and
throat Bb up to E are usually horrible due to register key placement and
tube length.
The hard rubber Malernes on this design are heavy instruments and have a
ponderous sound. I wouldn't call them bad, but they are definately
without a doubt very DIFFERENT.
If you find one you like, I'd suggest replacing the neck with a Charles
Bay tuning neck.
hope this helps,
Matthew Hanson

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