Klarinet Archive - Posting 000528.txt from 2000/12

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Vito Bass Clarinet Advice (was Vito Bass Clarinet
Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 16:49:35 -0500

At 01:41 PM 12/10/2000 EST, A4ACHESON wrote:
>In a message dated 10/12/00 4:36:40 am, Bill Hausmann wrote:
>
><<NO instrument should be expected to withstand beginner abuse.>>
>
>While I agree with this, some makes can withstand much more beginner abuse
>than others, and I don't think Vito, and in particular Jupiter, are among
>them. But I have extensively used Vito Bb clts for beginners as the third
>finger RH hole is smaller than that on any other I've tried, a particular
>problem for small hands/fingers.

Excellent point.

>The m/p provided was very poor and needed to be replaced.

Most stock OEM mouthpieces are. Vito sells a clarinet model called a V40
that is basically a brush-finish Vito with bell ring, nicer case, and a
Woodwind K10M mouthpiece. I have just started using one of these as my
REGULAR mouthpiece, based on its much stronger chalumeau and better general
projection than my O'Brien crystal and smooth, effortless break-crossing
and overall response. Oddly enough, although it is much more open than the
O'Brien, I have been using exactly the same reeds. The V40 lists at $795
vs. $600 for the regular Vito.

>I had no problems with Vito bass clts. but lots with Jupiter flutes, if I
may
>mention that instrument here.
>
I'm not sure I they are MY favorite flutes, but I own an Armstrong, so what
do I know? We have had a FEW problems with them, but we have several local
private teachers who swear by them.

Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.com
451 Old Orchard Drive http://homepages.go.com/~zoot14/zoot14.html
Essexville, MI 48732 ICQ UIN 4862265

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is too loud.

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