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Basset Clarinet Extension

Author: ddavani
Date: 2010-06-10 01:04

Hello Everyone,
I have been considering buying a basset joint extension for an A clarinet. The prices are high and I don't want to make a mistake in buying. Can anyone tell me the best brand for an extension and/or good pricing on one of them?
Much appreciated.

-Dave Davani
http://allclarinet.blogspot.com/

Post Edited (2010-06-10 02:37)

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Re: Basset Clarinet Extension

Author: Chris P
Date: 2010-06-10 01:39

What make is your A clarinet?

Here's a few basset lower joints:

http://www.sfoxclarinets.com/Basset.html

http://www.howarth.uk.com/clarinets.html

http://www.ridenourclarinetproducts.com/basset.html

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010

Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes

NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.

The opinions I express are my own.

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Re: Basset Clarinet Extension

Author: ddavani
Date: 2010-06-10 02:37

I have a Buffet R-13 prestige with a Backun #9 bell. Thank's for the links!

-Dave Davani
http://allclarinet.blogspot.com/

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Re: Basset Clarinet Extension

Author: Simon Aldrich
Date: 2010-06-10 17:17

Dave - I had a basset lower joint conversion
made by Steve Fox. I sent him an R13 A clarinet lower joint and he converted it into the basset extension.
It fit well onto the upper joint of my R13 Prestige A clarinet. Two benefits of the "conversion" method (as opposed to buying a complete basset clarinet) are:
1) it is less expensive
2) you retain the familiar feel and pitch
of your existing upper joint.
Simon

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Re: Basset Clarinet Extension

Author: ddavani
Date: 2010-06-10 23:06

Hi Simon,
I was just thinking after looking at Ridenour's website that since his entire basset clarinet is $1,600, it would be worth getting since he makes very good instruments. I was wondering though, if the instrument is hard rubber, how the playing would be, would you or anyone else know how it plays.
Thanks,

-Dave Davani
http://allclarinet.blogspot.com/

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Re: Basset Clarinet Extension

Author: Bill Patry
Date: 2010-06-10 23:54

Guy Chadash makes one too: http://www.chadashclarinet.com/Basset.html

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