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 Yamaha 221II vs Selmer 1430LP vs ... ?
Author: aev 
Date:   2012-08-12 22:42

I'm looking for an intermediate bass clarinet. The two that seem to get the most mention are the Yamaha 221II and the Selmer1430 LP, but I haven't seen a direct comparison of them. Does anyone have an opinion about how they compare? Are there other comparably priced bass clarinets that I should be considering?

thanks

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 Re: Yamaha 221II vs Selmer 1430LP vs ... ?
Author: Merlin_Williams 
Date:   2012-08-12 23:23

Get the 221 and a great mouthpiece like a Grabner LB, and don't look back.

Jupiter Canada Artist/Clinician
Stratford Shakespeare Festival musician
Woodwind Doubling Channel Creator on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/WoodwindDoubling

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 Re: Yamaha 221II vs Selmer 1430LP vs ... ?
Author: Grabnerwg 
Date:   2012-08-13 03:02

I agree with Merlin. Get a 221 and an artist quality mouthpiece and you are in business. My only concern is they tend to be a bit sharp. Don't be surprised if you have to pull out quite a bit.

Walter Grabner
www.clarinetxpress.com

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 Re: Yamaha 221II vs Selmer 1430LP vs ... ?
Author: trice035 
Date:   2012-08-13 21:33

I use a Borbeck mouthpiece on a 221. A very nice instrument. I pull out a good 1/4 inch.

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 Re: Yamaha 221II vs Selmer 1430LP vs ... ?
Author: aev 
Date:   2012-08-17 02:49

Thanks to all. The Yamaha sounds like what I want.

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