Author: ron b
Date: 2005-04-28 19:24
You don't mention what model (Vito 2, 3, V-40,... ?) your daughter's Vito is, Don. The loaner horn, whatever make it is, probably sounds better because it's properly "tuned up", in comparison to your daughter's instrument -- which is in the shop because it isn't
No real matter though. In my opinion there's nothing 'wrong' with a well maintained [any model] Vito clarinet. When serviced properly and adjusted right, and with suitable mouthpiece/reed setup, the intonation is good and they're a pretty free-blowing instrument. The Vito is generally an all 'round pretty good horn.
However, if you really feel a wood clarinet would improve her sound and playing technique, by all means do what you can for her and look first at the Top Four -- Buffet, LeBlanc, Selmer, Yamaha [no particular order of preference]. As a brass instrument musician yourself, Don, you know the routine:
Let your daughter try 'em all, as many she can, to discover which one(s) "feel(s) best". Just as with brass, there are subtle differences that make one brand a little more suitable than another brand to the individual musician.
Many clarinet players will probably recommed that you keep the Vito for outdoor use and reserve the wood instrument for more serious indoor events. Also not a bad idea, in my opinion.
- rn b -
P.S. Last time I checked, Don, good professional model trumpets weren't exactly what I would consider 'inexpensive'
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