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Vito Bass

Author: BassetHorn
Date: 2006-01-27 17:12

Apparently Vito made 2 versions of its plastic/resotone bass clarinet. One with the low Eb key on the bell, the other with the low Eb key on the body. Are they basically identical instrument? Why 2 versions?

Also, someone told me that the version with the low Eb key on the body is the “big bore” version, and plays better. True?

Thanks.

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Re: Vito Bass

Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2006-01-27 19:12

Willy,

I've overhauled and played them both. They played the same, as far as I could tell.

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Re: Vito Bass

Author: Kel
Date: 2006-01-28 00:15

A tech told me (rightly or wrongly) to avoid the Vito with the key on the bell because they tend to go out of adjustment.

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Re: Vito Bass

Author: wwinds
Date: 2006-01-28 02:04

There is more chance for bending keys with the model that has the key on the bell. Handled with care I think either one should give good service.

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Re: Vito Bass

Author: BassetHorn
Date: 2006-01-28 03:56

I used to own a Vito bass with low Eb bell key. It had a thunderous lower register but a little shaky clarion (or is it me?) Great pick up and play horn.

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