Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2005-06-27 21:17
The Selmer (and I assume Fobes) Eb and BBb mouthpieces have the same outside diameter and take the same reeds.
However, they do NOT have the same tenon diameter or bore, and one mouthpiece will not fit the other instrument. You'll need separate Eb and BBb mouthpieces.
The metal Leblanc straight and paperclip Eb instruments are identical in construction and playing qualities. The only difference is that the straight model goes down to Eb (or E on the early models) and the paperclip goes down to C (or maybe D on the early models). It has a "contra" character -- thick, round and relatively slow in response.
The Bundy (and Linton, which is a stencil) is modeled on the Selmer Paris rosewood instrument and plays like a big bass clarinet. Compared with the Leblanc, the response is quicker, the high regiser is easier, and the tone is lighter. The Vito is similar.
Each can be played "in the direction of" the other. It's a matter of personal preference and which instrument is available.
Ken Shaw
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