Klarinet Archive - Posting 000267.txt from 2001/11

From: Donna Higgins <Donna@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Amati 629S low C bass clarinet
Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2001 11:09:01 -0500

barnes mike wrote:

> Does anyone other than Donna have any experience with this instrument? How
> does it's craftsmanship and tone compare to Selmer, Buffet or LeBlanc? In
> the small, poor photo at Amati's site, I see only 5 right pinky keys...does
> it require the use of the right thumb to operate low C, C# and D keys? Does
> it have a double register key?
>

Sorry, it's me again. :-)

The Amati has four right thumb keys, for low C, Db/C#, D, and D#/Eb. I like
having the thumb Eb, because I have short fingers and reaching the right pinky
Eb is a real stretch for me.

I don't have experience playing Selmer or Buffet bass clarinets, so I can't
offer any comparitive insights.

- Donna

>
> Your knowledgeable comments, negative and positive will be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Mike Barnes
>
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