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Author: potatohead
Date: 2004-03-07 17:42
I once saw an Eb clarinet player doubling on Eb and Bb clarinet using the exact same clarinet stand. Can you do that? Which stand would you use? I am guessing the Bb stand...
- MG
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Author: John J. Moses
Date: 2004-03-07 23:40
http://www.blaymanmusic.com/links.html
Hi potatohead:
I suggest you check the link above. The Eb & Bb clarinets usually require separate pegs for safety reasons. I have seen some homemade pegs that almost fit both horns, but they are sketchy and unsafe.
If you are doubling on both clarinets, it is advisable to have a solid base that accommodates at least two pegs. Randy Graham at Blayman Music makes such a stand, and it is very reliable. Go for it!
JJM
Légère Artist
Clark W. Fobes Artist
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Author: icecoke12
Date: 2004-03-08 11:02
I have a plastic stand (that is foldable and can be stored inside the clarinet bell) that fits both Bb and Eb and I used it during a concert to switch between the two instruments.
However, I guess its not that solid as a stand and seems quite fragile...
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Author: gwie
Date: 2004-03-08 12:44
The Blayman stands are great. Their best feature, being made of hard rubber, there isn't a hugely audible "click" as you put your instrument down.
It's very nice for those quiet changes in orchestra, and in the studio when you've got a microphone a foot away.
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Author: GBK
Date: 2004-03-08 12:49
Herb Blayman stands - heavy, rock solid, and tremendously safe.
I've used the same ones for almost 30 years. I wouldn't even consider anything else.
I have seen more than a few flutes, oboes and clarinets get accidentally knocked over while on their flimsy plastic foldable stands.
I have never seen one on a Blayman stand ever go over.
Pretty cheap insurance, worth every penny...GBK
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Author: William
Date: 2004-03-08 14:33
And yet another vote for the Blayman stand--they are the best things since cash at the end of the gig. I had two extra holes drilled on my two clarinet HB so that it now holds four clarinets--A, Bb, Eb and C--at the same time. And it is still "rock solid" and keeps my clarinets as safe as can be.
And another word of caution about those plastic "store in the bell" single clarinet stands--they work, but they are very unstabile. I speak from experiance haveing had my R13 Bb knocked over by a violist during a summer pops concert. Fortunately, the clarinet contiuned to play, but I later discovered that the wood holding the Ab tone posts in place was actually broken and had to be reglued by my repairtech person. The breakage did not produce a crack and the damage did not affect the quality of the clarinet, so I guess I was lucky.
Bottom line--don't use those plastic folding "store in bell" clarinet stands--they are not safe. Spend the extra bucks for a Blayman stand that will protect your valuable instruments from careless accidents.
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Author: Bnatural
Date: 2004-03-08 19:37
(Disclaimer I am a friend and employee of Peformance Gear)... Just for the sake of a different opinion I figure I would share that I use a performance gear stand and have had no problems for a number of years... they actually sell a base to hold 5 pegs and have pegs available for all clarinets....
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Author: allencole
Date: 2004-03-09 06:34
Of the 'store-in-the-bell' stands, I think that the K&M might do in a pinch if it's not too thick at the top. (I have intentionally never tried it) But the Pak-a-Stand is NOT good for this. It's survivable with a B-flat, because the instrument's weight makes it all the way to the fold-out legs. An E-flat clarinet's bell would not make it all the way down, dangerously raising your center of gravity.
Allen Cole
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Author: Amy
Date: 2004-03-09 15:11
I use a K&M stand and I lent it to my friend when she had to double on Eb and Bb. It worked fine and didn't get knocked over.
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