Klarinet Archive - Posting 000094.txt from 2011/06

From: bhausmann1@-----.net
Subj: Re: [kl] Another stand question and a case
Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2011 18:33:00 -0400

Unlike the K&M stand, the Hercules holds the bass clarinet by the bell and an adjustable point higher up. It is quite secure.

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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On Jun 11, 2011, at 3:42 PM, K S <krsmav@-----.com> wrote:

> The trouble with a bass clarinet stand is that the instrument/stand
> combination is top-heavy, unlike a sax stand, where the bell and the
> cradle that holds it are halfway up the instrument. Anyone can knock
> a bass over just by brushing against it, which means the end of the
> night for the instrument plus a substantial repair bill. The bass,
> unlike the Bb, needs to be handled like a baby.
>
> There's a home-made contrabass stand that looks solid at
> <http://forum.saxontheweb.net/showthread.php?141067-My-new-Leblanc-contrabass-clarinet-stand.&p=1461547#post1461547>,
> which should be adaptable to fit under the curve of your bass neck .
> You must register (free) for SOTW to view it, but you should do that
> anyway.
>
> The Blayman stand is expensive and heavy but solid
> <http://www.blaymanmusic.com/products.html#ClarinetStands>.
>
> For a low-C bass or straight contra, I wouldn't trust any stand. Put
> the case flat on the floor and fold a beach towel or old blanket to
> lay over it to hold the instrument gently.
>
> If the piece you're playing bass for doesn't call for miscellaneous
> percussion, negotiate with the percussionists to move their rolling
> traps box over next to you. It's always covered with carpet to muffle
> cymbals, tambourines, etc.
>
> Ken Shaw
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