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Author: govons
Date: 2006-10-17 15:55
Hi all, i'm going to buy this bass clarinet, but i haven't the possibility to try it.
Does anyone know something about this instrument? There is here someone that have one? Any comments?
Thanks,
g
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2006-10-17 16:45
An intermediate-level wood instrument, rather similar to a Noblet, single-register-vent design so it's likely to play stuffy and sharp in pitch on the low-clarion ("long") B and C. Nicely made and finished, but not cheap for its playing qualities. I'd strongly advise you to try before you buy.
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Author: buedsma
Date: 2006-10-19 08:04
Don't buy single regiser vent instruments when you have some playing experience : To much limitations on such instruments to call them instruments.
I use the cheap single register leblanc and bundy of mine just for bass line and harmonic playing in a folk group . Technical complex music is not possible on such an instrument ( jumps , stuffy a-f clarion region etc )
Best Regards
When buying a single register instrument , try jupiter ( very good ) or bundy.
And save money for a real BC
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Author: govons
Date: 2006-10-19 11:42
So you don't suggest this instrument? Ah!
It's a problem for me becouse I don't have now 5.000 euros to buy a prestige model, instead this model cost "just" 2700 euros...
I don't think that non discending instrument for playing jazz is a problem, I'm waiting other replies/comments.
thanks
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2006-10-19 15:34
Hi Govons - For Dave S's reply to your 160 question, go to Ashley's BC mp thread, busy day, D S? , Regards, Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2006-10-19 16:04
Thanks, Don! I stuck that reply in the wrong thread (DOH!). I wrote:
I believe the Leblanc 160 is the "Esprit"? If so, it's a Noblet with a Leblanc logo on it. Also a single-register-vent design. Again, not a bad instrument, but you must try it first.
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Author: buedsma
Date: 2006-10-20 14:29
you can find used Eb bass clarinets between 2500 and 3000 euro ( buffet 1193 ) completely repaired and tuned, when looking around for a while.
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2006-10-20 15:51
I believe the 1193 is Buffet's low-C model --- the low-Eb version is model 1183.
I'd be surprised if you could find a good, ready-to-go low-C 1193 for 3000 euros.
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Author: Bubalooy
Date: 2006-10-20 20:36
I haven't played one, but I'd love to try one of Tod Ridenour's Bass Clarinets. I've heard good things about them and they are definitely cheaper than most bass clarinets. As I say this is without having played one, but I'd check it out.
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2006-10-21 03:55
Please search for some posts I put up a few years back about my personal experience with the Ridenour low-C bass. Hint: I owned it for one month, then sold it.
Consider the Amati low-C bass too.
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Author: pewd
Date: 2006-10-21 05:03
there are several threads on the ridenour basses.
y'all be careful out there...
- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas
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