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Re: What to get first?

Author: William
Date: 2004-06-11 14:29

During your visit to WW&BW, just make certain that you play test all of the available bass clarinets with the same mpc--the "best" bass clarinet will still play best for you regarless of which particular mouthpiece you use. Then, take it out of the store for a two week approval period--most music stores will allow this (and also lock in at the lower purchase price)--and then go back to Evanston for a visit with Walter Grabner. He will help you select one of his great custom bass mpcs and will give you an honest opinion regarding your newly choosen bass (as he did for me).

After finding a good mouthpiece, play your new bass in a live rehearsal--that's the best play to audition any new instrument. If it isn't "right", take it back to the WW&BW and select another one--and,BTW, at the "old" price that the store already agreed to:>) And if that one doesn't play right, ditto the above until you finally find "the one". Have a good day............

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