Klarinet Archive - Posting 000594.txt from 2002/12

From: Robert Howe <arehow@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] Re: LeBlanc "Paper-Clip" Contra Bass
Date: Wed, 25 Dec 2002 00:30:18 -0500

> I am working on a
> LeBlanc paper-clip contra bass. I have the low
> register working well. The clarion register is a
> different matter, it wants to over blow an additional
> 12th.I'm still looking for leaks, which could cause
> this, but it makes me wonder.Does anyone out there
> play one of these where the clarion register comes out
> really well? Am I beating my head against the
> wall?
I have one from the 1950s, double register touches, plays wonderfully.
Mouthpieces are all on this beast, with the wrong one you're dead. I use a
Selmer D with a VanDoren 2 and a half reed. But i must admit I don't play
it much.

Robert Howe

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