Klarinet Archive - Posting 000212.txt from 2007/10

From: clarni bass <clarnibass@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] bass clarinets
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 03:34:06 -0400

I agree that the best bass clarinets right now are the
new Buffet and the Selmer. Both have a (slightly)
different type of sound, and the keywork is very
different. AFAIK the Selmer has the option of the less
angled neck if you prefer it. The Buffet is slightly
more responsive in the altisimo (especially lower
altisimo, from about D to A) and the Selmer has better
response in the clarion from E to about A. You can
enlarge the neck register hole on the Buffet to make
the clarion just as easy as on the Selmer. It is
originally 3mm and I like 3.5mm the best. Other
professional bass clarinetists also did this (for
example Harry Sparnaay who I think use an even bigger
register hole size).
The keys are differetn enough to be very comfortable
to one and not to someone else. I really didn't like
the Selmer keys. The Selmer also hangs (when playing
standing) a little better but this is not a big
problem with the Buffet either.
Although I wish it had some features of the Selmer, I
went with the buffet because overall I liked it better
(especially after the register tube modification). It
doesn't go out of adjustment very much. I had to
adjust it about two times since I have it (about 4
years).

--- "Stephen C. Moore" <stephen.c.moore@-----.com>
wrote:

> As far as new bass clarinets are concerned, the two
> main contenders
> right now are the Buffet 1193 and the Selmer Model
> 67 Privilege. Both
> are outstanding instruments and have their loyal
> camps. Since there
> is no "best" instrument for everyone, the following
> is just my
> opinion: I believe the Buffet 1193 is the finest
> bass clarinet that
> has ever been on the market. And I'm not in the
> "Buffet or nothing"
> camp, I have instruments of various brands and ages.
> Tuning and
> response (to my ears) are simply unmatched, key
> layout is comfortable,
> and "tricky" range from about top line f to b has
> never been easier to
> play -- I am definitely spoiled and would not want
> to perform Pines of
> Rome on anything else! It is important though to
> get them adjusted
> regularly, the mechanism on many horns seem to be
> finicky and seasonal
> changes may leave your bass out of adjustment...
>
> On Oct 30, 2007 1:23 PM, plyclrnt
> <plyclrnt@-----.com> wrote:
> > I'm in the market for a new low c bass clarinet
> and am leaning toward
> > the Buffet 1193.
> > Are there any others I should be considering?
> >
> > The retailer I was set to order from just told me
> that the expected
> > arrival for an 1193 is sometime late next year. I
> know the last
> > several years it's been getting more difficult to
> get new clarinets,
> > but a whole year! Does anyone know if this an
> issue specifically with
> > Buffet?
> >
> > If you've purchased a new instrument recently how
> did you go about getting it?
> >
> > Also, if anyone has a used one for sale let me
> know.
> >
> >
>
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