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 Doubling in dixieland band
Author: Jasperdog 
Date:   2011-06-26 00:24

Hi, I am a tenor sax player looking to double on clarinet in my dixieland jazz band. So now I need to find a clarinet. Is there any model you recommend for a nice vintage sound? but for only a few hundred dollars? (I don't have too much money).

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 Re: Doubling in dixieland band
Author: clarinetguy 2017
Date:   2011-06-26 16:29

I don't have much experience with dixieland, but here's what I might suggest.
You could probably get the sound you're looking for with a plastic Vito clarinet (there are a lot of great used ones out there at very reasonable prices). Use an open mouthpiece with a soft reed, and you'll have your solution for about $200.

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 Re: Doubling in dixieland band
Author: tictactux 2017
Date:   2011-06-26 17:07

The sound starts in your head anyway. I'd second the suggestion with the Vito (or a Bundy, or thereabouts) and a suitable mouthpiece.

As you're likely to play unamplified, look out for something that projects and delivers well outdoors.

If you feel inclined, why not a metal clarinet? Many aren't that expensive, and their occasional funky tuning isn't that much of a problem in a Dixie band. And they sure look and sound vintage.

--
Ben

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 Re: Doubling in dixieland band
Author: Jasperdog 
Date:   2011-06-26 23:24

Thanks! I'm not so educated on mouthpieces though, anything specific you can recommend?

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 Re: Doubling in dixieland band
Author: tictactux 2017
Date:   2011-06-26 23:37

As you are a sax doubler, I strongly suggest you get a very good allrounder like a Fobes Debut (~$30) for a start. It just works.

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Ben

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