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RE: bass necks: To bend or not to bend?

Author: Dave Spiegelthal
Date: 2000-10-10 15:14

I've been playing bass clarinet since junior high school (25+ years ago) and using angled necks for the last 15 or so. I started using some of Charles Bay's necks, but he's gotten too expensive for my budget (and I'm handy with tools) so I started re-angling my own about 3 years ago. So far I've re-angled necks on a Vito, two Kohlerts, and an M. Lacroix bass clarinet. I much prefer playing a sharply-angled neck (such as on the newest Buffets) to the traditional straight-in style. Much more comfortable for me, better response and sound. As always, 'your mileage may vary'.

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