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Re: Purchasing an affordable Bass Clarinet

Author: Katherine Handcock
Date: 2006-04-04 15:45

Hi MondeLuna,

I haven't played the Allora, but I have played the Selmer and the Yamaha. I like the Yamaha better--it spoke more clearly and had a nicer tone, in my opinion. The Yamaha is also nice because it's a five piece bass, so the case is very compact--although if you ever foresee very young students playing it, you'll have to warn them to be careful of the bridge key when assembling.

I know some people will disagree with me, but I would also suggest that you try the Jupiter 673BN bass clarinet. Jupiter instruments were pretty rotten when they first came out, but their newer clarinets are good value for the money. Actually, their 731NMT wood clarinet is now my favourite intermediate instrument, even though I've always been a Buffet fan before! Anyway, the Jupiter bass has a nice feel to its keywork, good sound and tuning. It's a five piece bass, but comes in a case with the two body sections together, which I don't quite understand--it seems to take away the major advantage to the five piece instrument.

Hope this helps you out!

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