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Re: bass clarinet shopping

Author: vollkommen
Date: 2006-08-20 20:22

Thanks for the information. I have read many postings about the single vs. double register key also and tend to agree with you.

As for the E11 and B12 debate, I used to think that the B12 was a better buy and that there wasn't much difference between the two, but I pulled out my E11 yesterday and it changed my mind. I could play better on my E11 with the stock Buffet mouthpiece (which is disgusting) than I could on my newer B12 with a Vandoren mouthpiece (I think it was my 5RV, but I'm not sure). If Buffet hadn't instituted their pricing controls, I would say the E11 is a better choice than the B12 (assuming there aren't any environmental concerns). But I can't see myself spending twice as much for an instrument that isn't remarkably better. Thankfully I already own both and don't have a need for a new student clarinet.

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