Klarinet Archive - Posting 000451.txt from 1999/03

From: David Renaud <studiorenaud@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] 1193-2 Bass Clarinets
Date: Sun, 7 Mar 1999 17:54:51 -0500

Lisa at International Music Suppliers was kind enough
to send me two Buffet Prestige basses on approval.
Thanks to those on the list that had responded to
my inquiries about the new model bass.

I like the new features very much.
Both are very fine instruments.

Observations and Questions..........

One has a little more resistance then the other.
Both are fairly free blowing compared with others
I have tested. The more free blowing one is very
even between registers, and very bright, lots of harmonics.
The one with a little more resistance also has lots
of harmonic content, but gives me the impression of
much more fudemental...big, big sound. You can go
further with it. The two registers are not quite as even,
I assume on account of the extra resistance, and that
some sort of trade-off is going on. Most people I've play
tested for favor the bigger sound. I fear in a big hall I might
want the brighter horn though, but I can probably adjust my set up.
The brighter horn has a lower "ceiling" as I call it.
The "fat" one can go further, get the foundation of
house to rattle.

So...... I know how subjective this can be... but.
.....Thought provoking comments are welcome...

PS. I'm currently using B44 and VAN 4 reeds.
Soprano set-up-- Smith piece, Spriggs lig., Chaddash barrel,
VAN V-12 #4 reeds.

CHEERS ALL
David Renaud
Canada

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