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Author: Ryder
Date: 2008-04-30 01:30
What are your dream clarinets/setups if money was not a limiting factor.
Me- a Buffet Tosca pair with my Clark Fobes mp, Vandoren optimum, or leather lig, and a Backun, or Fobes barrel. I like both! Anyone tried Alan Segal's barrels. They look intriguing.
I've had the opportunity to play on the Toscas. They are amazing. They have a beautiful, warm, controlled tone-not to bright, not to dark. The response is amazing.
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Author: Molloy
Date: 2008-04-30 02:11
A/Bb pair, Selmer Brevete, serial 2XXX, with low Eb and left-hand Ab/Eb (but *not* 7th ring or articulated C#/G#), matching-vintage H Selmer wood mouthpiece and pressure-plate ligature, all in near-perfect almost-unused condition.
Marchhi-system full-boehm Selmer, A/Bb pair.
A/Bb pair, Selmer K-series 'improved' albert.
Stephen Fox C clarinet to low D.
Full-boehm late-model Silva-Bet, A/Bb/Eb set.
Full-boehm King SilverSonic in A (if they ever made those) or Bb.
D (sopranino) and G (piccolo) albert pair, Schwenk & Seggelke.
Solid silver full-boehm Selmer, A/Bb pair, with matching-vintage metal Selmer S or B mouthpiece.
Triebert 'triple-fa' plateau-key albert, A/Bb pair.
Couesnon saxonette.
Looking at my list, I notice that with the exception of the Fox C clarinet and the Schwenk & Seggelke D and G, the issue is not money but availability...
Post Edited (2008-04-30 02:13)
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Author: davyd
Date: 2008-04-30 04:14
My dreams are modest and unspecific ...
For Bb & A, whatever the next step up from what I have is (they're both Buffets, but I don't know what model). For C, almost anything would be an improvement over the unbranded ax I have now. For bass, a Leblanc with low C (but with better pad work than the one I used to use).
A bass clarinet in C (is there such a thing?) would be nice, for the times when I have to cover bassoon parts and don't want to foul up transposition.
Eb? Alto? Contra? Bass in A? Knowing where to borrow these would be sufficient; I wouldn't need to own them.
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Author: James
Date: 2008-04-30 04:18
A clarinet that never plays out of tune. Now there's something we can all dream about...
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Author: ajhogan
Date: 2008-04-30 09:20
I dream more about dream reeds than dream clarinets?
Austin
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Author: spage
Date: 2008-04-30 09:48
@Molloy
You are me and I claim my five pounds
Marchi system Selmers. Oh I wish! And the 'improved' Albert.
Mind you, for playing I'm actually happy with what I have; a 'family' of Selmers dating between 1968 and 1981. Series 10 Bb/A (these have a web presence on Steve Sklar's site
http://www.clarinetperfection.com/snclarinet.htm#Selmer - look under 1968/1969 and also 1927 for my Brevete (and, if you're really looking for displacement activity then go up to the Mazzeo Mechanism section too )), Eb, Alto and Bass with no model markings, tho' I'd like to add a 'C' to the family. Of course if my bass (to Eb) could magically change into one to C but without altering anything else about it I'd be one very delighted bunny!,
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2008-04-30 14:57
I have one of Allan's barrels. Very nice. Great tone and beautiful to look at. He's a nice guy to boot!
Dream clarinet is one that has fantastic smooth key action and great sound and tone. Silver keys, no more nickel-plated wear.
Grenadilla wood, quality construction and flawless pad-work with pads that wear like iron and last at least 10 years.
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2008-04-30 15:13
> What are your dream clarinets/setups if money was not a limiting factor.
Any bass.
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Ben
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Author: Bassie
Date: 2008-04-30 15:22
Wooden extended bass
Pair of high-spec Henri Selmer
... and an alto on the side ...
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Author: Sylvain
Date: 2008-04-30 16:16
Let;s see from top to bottom:
I wouldn't mind the perfect reed.
I wouldn't mind a little more power out of my Chadash Hill mouthpiece.
I haven't found a barrel that does anything significant to my setup, but sure I would love a couple from Backun and Segal.
I wouldn't mind an RC Eb Prestige.
I wouldn't mind a Rossi D.
I wouldn't mind a slightly different key layout on my Forte C.
I wouldn't mind a set of Buffet Toscas.
I wouldn't mind a set of Selmer Privileges (haven't tried them but...).
I wouldn't mind a basset clarinet (whatever works best)
I wouldn't mind a Basset Horn.
I *would* mind an alto
I wouldn't mind a low C bass (Selmer based on reputation but would try a Buffet).
Most importantly I want a custom made clarinet double case that is *light*, water and bullet proof can hold my 12x14 music folder, 2 clarinets, 2 extra barrels, 2 mouthpieces, 2 kooiman thumbrests, 1 tuner/metronome, my reed case on which a small K&M wire stand can be attached. The case needs to be comfortable enough to be carried on my back on 10 miles bike rides.
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Sylvain Bouix <sbouix@gmail.com>
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2008-04-30 17:40
A lime-green plastic generic Chinese-made 'clarinet' with an old, calcium-encrusted Goldentone plastic mouthpiece (w/optional chipped tip), a #1-1/2 Fibercane reed, and an automobile hose clamp for a ligature.
If I can sound good on such a setup, I'd sound great on good equipment.
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Author: leonardA
Date: 2008-04-30 20:38
One that had the more ergonomic fingering system of a sax.
Leonard
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Author: Neil
Date: 2008-04-30 23:33
a Vito with a standard metal lig and #2 Rico reed, accompanied by Deborah Harry on vocal.
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Author: Ryder
Date: 2008-05-01 02:01
"A lime-green plastic generic Chinese-made 'clarinet' with an old, calcium-encrusted Goldentone plastic mouthpiece (w/optional chipped tip), a #1-1/2 Fibercane reed, and an automobile hose clamp for a ligature.
If I can sound good on such a setup, I'd sound great on good equipment."
Goes back to the idea of being able to sound like yourself on anything.
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Ryder Naymik
San Antonio, Texas
"We pracice the way we want to perform, that way when we perform it's just like we practiced"
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Author: Firebird
Date: 2008-05-01 11:08
I won't mind a pair of Herbert Wurlitzer Reform Boehms, maybe a Wurlitzer bass as well.
Chan
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Author: Bill
Date: 2008-05-02 13:22
I'd like to try different 1950s and early 1960s Buffets. I have 1930s and late 1960s Buffets, but not in between. I've read with great interest some of the descriptions of them here, esp. by Ken Shaw and Glenn Kantor. I just could ever afford these gems. I'm lucky to have my 93xxx and 97xxx.
I need to play a genuine Kaspar facing ONCE in my darned LIFE so I can say, "Oh, why, yes it was all hype." Never have (yet).
Maybe someone will mail me their 1956 R13 and original Kaspar for a trial? Hello?
Bill Fogle
Ellsworth, Maine
(formerly Washington, DC)
Post Edited (2008-05-02 13:30)
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Author: stevesklar
Date: 2008-05-02 17:08
Bill,
I have a 1955 R13 .... two actually - you're welcomed to borrow the 2nd when it's overhaul is finished.
can't help on the kasper though
i wouldn't mind having a pari of Toscas - full boehm - if they make sucha beast
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Stephen Sklar
My YouTube Channel of Clarinet Information
Post Edited (2008-05-02 17:09)
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Author: Roger Aldridge
Date: 2008-05-04 16:12
Actually, I'm quite happy with my existing equipment:
A pair of beautifully restored Couesnon Monopole clarinets, 1934 Buescher New Aristocrat tenor saxophone, Yamaha bass clarinet & flute, and Dimedici alto flute.
The only musical equipment I've been dreaming about is possibily getting a bass flute.
Roger
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2008-05-04 21:59
Roger, the Chinese-built Briolette bass flutes are good value for money (as listed on the famous auction site that won't be named).
They're essentially a cheaper version Jupiter 500 series bass, though the embouchure hole could do with some tweaking.
Look on SOTW in the flute section for comments.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Bassie
Date: 2008-06-23 10:42
> Wooden extended bass
> Pair of high-spec Henri Selmer
> ... and an alto on the side ...
Well heck, I just got the 'A' twin of my Selmer Paris Bb! How cool is that? :-D
(and do I get any GAS points?)
Just need to learn to play 'em now...
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Author: Bill
Date: 2008-06-23 13:07
I own my dream clarinet. Buffet #93406. I'd love to try Buffets from the mid-1950s and early 1960s. Anyone want to send me theirs?
Bill.
Bill Fogle
Ellsworth, Maine
(formerly Washington, DC)
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Author: susieray
Date: 2008-06-23 15:34
I own my dream clarinet, too....it's a 1961 R13 and my backup is a 1956. And Bill, if you want to make a trip out to Oregon someday you can try them both!
Sue
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Author: Tony Beck
Date: 2008-06-23 23:27
A matched pair of Leblanc Symphonie 3 19/7s. I have the 19/7 Bb, but my A is a 17/6. They are a great set as is, so I shouldn't be so picky. Another wish is an A Monopole to go with the Bb.
Dave, I think I have a crusty green Goldentone MP. Can we work a trade?
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Author: Ryder
Date: 2008-06-24 03:34
David...
I don't have $12,000 to buy my Tosca set, so for now it's a dream. One day it'll be reality though, hopefully.
That's gonna be a tough decision " house, or clarinets? house, or clarinets?"
Not that you can buy a house for $12,000 but you won't have much of a down payment left.
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Ryder Naymik
San Antonio, Texas
"We pracice the way we want to perform, that way when we perform it's just like we practiced"
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Author: KristinVanHorn
Date: 2008-06-24 23:59
I have my dream clarinet. A Selmer 10S II. I really like it better than all I have tried so far. But that is subject to change.
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Author: S. Friedland
Date: 2008-06-25 20:41
Dream clarinets, yes; these would really be a dream. I have always wanted a set of clarinets made out of some other substance than wood, something impervious to temperature changes, something extremely consistent and something that would give me an ideal response. I have those in the Ridenour Lyrique Clarinet. My dream clarinets would be these, but with silver plated keys, an articulated G# and a covered thumb. Those would truly be a dream.
Sherman Friedland
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