Klarinet Archive - Posting 000274.txt from 2003/09

From: Roger Shilcock <roger.shilcock@-----.uk>
Subj: Re: [kl] C clarinet intonation problems
Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2003 03:50:47 -0400

One fairly onvious feature of the cheaper Leblanc instruments is that they
have larger tone holes than any b flat instrument - no doubt, this is
one factor which affects the tuning.
Roger S.

In message <410-220039411221629171@-----.org writes:
>
> Walter et al. My barrels will have a taper.
>
> But on to the larger question of C clarinets and tuning. I tried many times
> to come up with a configuration on a mouthpiece that would resolve some of
> the weird tuning issues I have seen or heard of on many C clarinets. My
> conclusion is that most C clarinets are DESIGNED to be played with a Bb
> mouthpiece (which is probably too large) and therefore the bore and/ or
> tone hole positions are compromised. If I am correct this is a very
> bassackwards way to design a clarinet. Consequently, a mouthpiece redesign
> may solve some problems but create others that may be greater than with the
> original set up.
>
> That being said, I have a 1970s vintage C clarinet that is an absolute
> dream. I have not measured the bore and compared it to more contemporary
> instruments, but it plays extremely well in tune with my CF mouthpiece and
> a 46mm Buffet barrel.
>
> The only other C clarinets that I have much experience with are Selmers (
> OK) and Noblets (Fair to partly cloudy).
>
> I tried a Leblanc Opus C clarinet several years ago at one of the Clarinet
> conferencs and it played quite well. I did not have a tuner, but to my ear
> it seemed very good. It was also extremely even and easy to play.
>
> Luis Rossi is now making a C clarinet which would be well worht trying.
>
> Patricola also makes a fairly inexpensive C clarinet and I have heard that
> it is good, but I have not tried one.
>
> CLARK FOBES
> reedman@-----.com
> Why Wait? Move to EarthLink.
>
>
>
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