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Re: Buffet Bass Clarinet Question

Author: LarryBocaner ★2017
Date: 2007-03-26 18:41

Sorry, Steve, I've never seen such an assortment of lamebrain suggestions! Why don't you just try running over your Buffet bass clarinet with your car!

Seriously, I've never heard of lowering the pitch of a note by enlarging tone holes. Before you make any alterations to your instrument, why don't you take a lesson or two with a professional bass clarinetist -- names on request if you email me off-site. Of course your lower clarion plays sharp when you have the neck pulled all the way out, perhaps to compensate for a too-tight embouchure and too little air support. Even with perfect support and embouchure your long "b" is going to be sharp -- it's the nature of the beast with older Buffets. You can compensate some by tuning the low E a bit flat -- split the difference. Then at least you have two notes withing hailing distance of being in tune, instead of one hopelessly sharp note!

The best investment you can make to "improve your instrument" is to consult with an expert. At least you won't end up ruining what ought to be a fine instrument.

Larry Bocaner
National Symphony Orchestra (retired)

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