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Re: About that Ridenour Bass Clarinet...

Author: Wayne Thompson
Date: 2004-06-02 17:30

If I say that it is still not clear, am I going to get fired?

It's still not clear.

Graham said above:
"I think the confusion could arise in relation to the "3rd" hole. There is a separate side key for the B flat (prefered when convenient to reach), but only two holes are governed by the single register/speaker key. The lower of these two holes provides the inferior but more convenient B flat, and overblows the clarion notes B to E flat. For E and above ,the upper hole automatically replaces the dual purpose lower hole using the mechanism described by Dave."

Yes, this clearly describes the SML in my hand and my memory of Paris Selmers.

Ken says above:
"The "triple" mechanism always has a register vent on the metal neck, a second register vent located 1" or 2" below the top of the body, and a Bb vent located AS ON THE DOUBLE MECHANISM. It also has a rod assembly connecting the right ring finger and register mechanisms, and, on instruments with a 2-piece body, a bridge key. "

The capitalization is mine. This is different from what Graham said. So, Ken, there are horns that have three vents controlled by the automatic system??? Is that what you meant to say? (Nevermind the side trill key Bb that Graham reminds us of.)

Sorry, I don't want to beat a dead horse. I belabor this because it seems that a three hole 'pro' system ('pro' as defined by Dave S.) would be superior to a two hole 'pro' system, but I'm still not sure that's what some of you mean. If there are two different 'pro' systems in common use, that means the manufacturers are even more vague when they say 'double register key mechanism."

Wayne Thompson

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