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Author: Iacuras
Date: 2004-08-31 02:13
I have been using Vandoren Bass Clarinet reeds, and have been noticing they have been wearing much quicker than normal (last 2 boxes I bought). Do you know of any better reed than Vandoren's? Also, I have seen and heard a lot about reed resurfacers. How do you do that, and is it a better value than buying a new box every time? Thanks in advance.
Steve
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Author: Iacuras
Date: 2004-09-02 01:11
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Steve
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Author: Wicked Good ★2017
Date: 2004-09-02 01:48
I gave up on bass clarinet reeds years ago. Not enough heart in the reeds to suit me. I've been using tenor saxophone reeds with great success ever since. My current favorites are Alexander Classiques 3-1/2.
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Author: graham
Date: 2004-09-02 09:05
I agree with WG re the AC tenor sax reeds. But you could try Marca as one of the better alternatives. Tends towards a "fizzy" tone, if you like that kind of thing.
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Author: William
Date: 2004-09-02 15:02
Try a Legere #3.25 bass clarinet reed and kiss your cane reeds goodbye. I am also using Legere on all of my saxophones, and am currently considering a total switch on my soprano clarinets as well. For my A, Bb & C clarinets, I'm not totally convinced that the Legere quality of sound is as good as cane--but then again, maybe I have not yet learned how to play them. So, for the next orchestral concert series, its going to be Legere #3.35 on my Chicago Kasper #14 and my LeBlanc Concertos. Used them at last Tues rehearsal and nobody complained. Worth a try.............(I'll let y'all know how it goes--or went)
The advantage is, they are consistant, always ready to play and will not wear down as the gig wears on. They do wear out, eventually, but only after extensive use. You should be able to get a good six months of average playing out of every one. And, if you get one that you don't like, send it back to Guy Legere and he will send you a replacement--try that with a cane reed.
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2004-09-02 16:50
I disagree with William on the Legere reeds as the 'final solution' --- I've tried a few (keep some for doubling gigs) and I have many friends who use them --- ultimately they still don't sound as good as a decent cane reed, sorry! Plastic sounds as plastic is ---- even today.
Try Marcas, Vandoren, Glotin, Zonda, Rico Grand Concert, Rigotti, even Olivieri. I've found no real differences in size or cut between tenor sax and bass clarinet 'sizes' ---- use whatever's available in any given brand. And try a couple of each brand at the same time as the other brands, eventually you'll figure out what you like best.
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