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Author: Casey
Date: 2003-02-08 14:24
Hey, this is an opinionated question here, but what kind of clarinet do all of you play, and whats your favorite (if this is a topic that has been discussed before, please excuse me)
-Casey
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Author: Malaya
Date: 2003-02-08 15:34
I love my old Boosey and Hawkes Edgware. It's the only thing I've ever played, and I love it to death. (Though I've got an R-13 on my wish list, should anything happen to my "baby".)
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Author: Benni
Date: 2003-02-08 15:51
**I play a Selmer and I like it!** :-D It's a 1964 Selmer Series 9 . . . great horn. I'm also fond of Leblanc Concertos. I'm probably the only person on this board who doesn't have their eyes on an R-13. If I were to get a small bore clarinet, I would go with a Concerto.
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Author: JMcAulay
Date: 2003-02-08 16:21
Denni wrote: "I'm probably the only person on this board who doesn't have their eyes on an R-13."
Not exactly.
Regards,
John
who usually prefers an Amati ACL-602, and a Vito V-40 for combat situations
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Author: Neil
Date: 2003-02-08 16:29
I play a Kalashen's Kleartone with an O'Brien 5 mpc.
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Author: Benni
Date: 2003-02-08 16:32
John,
Good to know there's another one out there! ;-)
I also have a Vito (a 1712 . . . not exactly a V40 by any means . . .), and it's very sturdy but plays nicely. Plus, it has the same bore size as my Selmer, so switching between the two isn't that difficult.
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Author: ron b
Date: 2003-02-08 16:33
Yeh, an old question, Corey - but a good one. Any excuse will do.
We all like to compare one another's preferences, likes, dislikes and things like that. Basically, we're just plain nosey and not too shy about it.
I have a long-standing love/hate relationship with my Prueffer Oehler system. The back up Alberts are pretty well behaved. At least they rarely embarrass me in public.
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Author: Bryan
Date: 2003-02-08 17:21
I just traded up from a Selmer Signet to an SML 5-Star that's probably older than I am. Not state-of-the-art I guess but still very nice. Good tone and fairly free-blowing. I like it.
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Author: stan shipley
Date: 2003-02-08 17:50
Also not exactly state-of-art ......but I'm not either ! Love my Selmer 9 and Leblanc LL
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Author: Gerry
Date: 2003-02-08 18:04
As a very amateurish player who is just playing a bit after many, many years, I like my R-13. I bought this way back in the early 70's when I was taking some lessons. My son recently gave me a Selmer Series 10 which he bought in 1975 but never used it. I had it checked and adjusted. It plays nicely with a lovely deep tone. I still prefer the R-13 which seems to handle and play better. Can't put my finger on in, but it just seems nicer. With such fine instruments, I just wish I could do them justice.
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Author: Robert Small
Date: 2003-02-08 20:26
Leblanc LL with all the full Boehm bells and whistles (except low Eb).
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Author: Josh
Date: 2003-02-08 21:39
my main concert horns are a Patricola Bb and A in rosewood, but I'm also a LeBlanc whore. You're not at all alone in your non-Buffethood, Benni (when the taxes come back, Joshy's gettin' a cocobolo Howarth and a rosewood Ripamonti with gold keys. I'm dying from the antici.....pation)
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Author: Hank
Date: 2003-02-09 02:02
Selmer Series 9 (full Boehm except for low Eb) and a LeBlanc Dynamic 2. I have a Series 9* and a Bundy Mazzeo as backups.
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Author: Heidi
Date: 2003-02-09 03:45
Yamaha SEV Bb and Yamaha SEA "A"
Go Yamaha!:)
Heidi
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Author: John Elison
Date: 2003-02-09 04:04
I’ve been meaning to buy a Buffet all my life but I keep getting side-tracked to Leblanc’s. I’ve owned two Pete Fountain models and I just discovered that I sound much more like Pete when playing my recent eBay acquisition, a Leblanc LL. Consequently, I just sold my Pete Fountain model. However, one of these days I’m going to try out a Buffet.
Best regards,
John Elison
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Author: bob49t
Date: 2003-02-09 06:48
Crikey !
18 posts and no mention of Peter Eatons. I'm on my second pair. My early Eatons were sold to a promising young player and I upgraded to Elites. Having tried others tubes in the market place, I couldn't get past them. Superbly made instruments with very few intonation problems. Quite a list of great players playing Eatons also - Emma J, G de Peyer, Sarah Williamson to name but a few ( see P Eatons website)
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Author: RA
Date: 2003-02-09 15:20
I play a Bb Leblanc student model and it seems to do right nice being it plastic it plays like a wooden one. Although I would like a/an R-13 or to learn 'c' clarinet which good ol Benny played on. Both on my wish list which may take severeal years to save up for given my salary but I have been very satisfied except when I'm sick and can't play. Like now. :(.
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Author: Hans
Date: 2003-02-09 18:07
A 1988 Selmer Recital which has served me very well.
Hans
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Author: Casey
Date: 2003-02-09 19:10
thanks for all of your replys i was shocked at how many people responded =) Nice variation of choices How many of you would perfer an AMATI over a BUFFET?
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Author: Benni
Date: 2003-02-09 23:07
Wow! There are a lot of Series 9s up there . . . Yay for us! :-D
(Now, how many of you use the zippered case? I do.)
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Author: Bazzer the Jazzer
Date: 2003-02-09 23:20
A Selmer CenteredTone with a Vandoren 5JB M/P and Vandoran V12 reeds, I also play an old Selmer Metal clarinet with the same M/P reed combination, it has very strong throat notes.
Barrie
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Author: Hank
Date: 2003-02-10 01:33
Benni,
I too have a very nice zippered case but use a large 1980s Selmer attache-style case for my clarinet. More room for stuff (tuner, stand, piece of glass, extra MPs, lots of reeds, reed clipers, Dutch rush, tools, etc).
HRL
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Author: Casey
Date: 2003-02-10 01:36
Sorry about asking the AMATI over Buffet question, a friend pointed out to me that you all have already talked upon that question.
Regards,
Casey
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Author: Stéphane
Date: 2003-02-10 08:00
Selmer Odyssée, and a pair of Buffet RC Prestige (nobody's perfect...)
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Author: Jean
Date: 2003-02-10 23:10
My Rossis are fabulous. As far as bass clarinets are concerned I am nuts about my Buffet Prestige with the extended range. Oh, yes, I also like my Leblanc A very much too. Lots to like with ALL these instruments. I have an old beat-up metal thing that is for show only. YIKES.
One of you asked about the zippered Selmer cases. Had one of those in college in the late 70's. Have the zippers lasted all these years? I always feared something would happen to the zipper and I would need the jaws of life to get my clarinet out of its case.
Jean
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Author: Kibbitzer
Date: 2003-02-11 01:31
Chabash set of Bb and A in an alligator leather waterproof case designed by Hermes with 2 french Chedeville vintage mouthpieces selected by a Professor at the Conservatoire.
........and if you believe that, I have this Bridge in Brooklyn for sale, cheap.
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Author: Cindy
Date: 2003-02-11 02:59
I have a really old Yamaha. Not sure how old, but it was really nice when it was bought and I still love it. I've played on it since I started, and even though the mouthpiece and reeds and barrel and music and performer have changed, my good old clarinet still serves me well.
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Author: Benni
Date: 2003-02-11 22:26
Jean,
My zippered Selmer Vanguard case has actually gotten easier to open/close the more I've used it. And, no more worries about the contents of the case spilling if someone should happen to knock it off of a table (which happened to my impact-resistant Vito once . . . those cases they come in pop open quite easily!).
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Author: luvtheclarinet
Date: 2011-10-20 20:27
I have a Selmer Series 9 from 1975 and two Selmer signet Soloists they play beautifully...
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Author: CWH
Date: 2011-10-20 21:13
Leblanc - Opus, Concerto II, LL, & L7
Study, Practice, Play and Enjoy.
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Author: Barry Vincent
Date: 2011-10-20 21:22
I refuse to pay out serious money for any clarinet that still has to be 'fixed' when you get it.
I have Tom Ridenour,s Lyrique 576bc. My favourite. Ready to play straight out of the case when I first got it , with excellent tone and intonation.
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Author: Mstrampp1994
Date: 2011-10-20 22:05
I just purchased a Leblanc Opus made in the 90's I believe. But I also have a Selmer C100 entry level wooden clarinet that I still love. Being my first baby and all...=]
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Author: dtiegs
Date: 2011-10-20 22:43
I've tried 3 R13's but didn't like the sound even on the "best" sounding on me< that's what my teacher said >. Then I tried a Leblanc Big Easy, which has a bigger bore(not that it would make any difference), and liked it very much. I found that the intonation was superior compared to the Buffet's. The Leblanc Concerto II was a close second, but I just couldn't pick it over the Big Easy.
Disclaimer: It was only three R13's that I tried. I do realize it could be much more different if I had a dozen to try out.
Just my two-bits,
DTiegs
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Author: SteveG_CT
Date: 2011-10-20 23:00
Lots of thread necromancers on the board this week. At least this thread was slightly newer than the decade old one that was resurrected a few days ago.
In any case, my favorite clarinet type is large bore enhanced boehm system model with a forked Eb (7th ring) and articulated C#. I have 3 clarinets with this setup (2 Selmer CT's and 1 Leblanc Dynamique). The P-series Selmer CT is currently my favorite.
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2011-10-20 23:08
Yamaha CSG (and the SEV too). They are very consistent in manufacture, solid in intonation, focused AND fairly inexpensive.
I have tried the Selmer Privilege several times and found them to also be very full in sound and consistent in pitch, however the price point is quite a bit higher.
I have NOT tried the Rossi clarinet, yet most of the players I have heard both live and in recording have about the most resonant and liquid sound that I have heard on a clarinet.
.......................Paul Aviles
night of the living thread.............it's Halloween !!!!!
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Author: Elkwoman46
Date: 2011-10-20 23:18
My clarinets are all bottom feeder relics from eBay and thrift store...but extremely delighted to have them...
Normandy 4 (best shape clarinet I have) (no cracks in wood)
Artley (needs a slight repair) (replaced missing mouthpiece and barrel)
Buffet Crampon Evette (plastic) new find, needs a thumb rest and re-padding. No clue yet on how it will sound. Has a great solid feel to it.
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Author: gsurosey
Date: 2011-10-21 03:54
As my signature states, my Bb and A are Buffet R13s, and my Eb and bass are Bundys.
I like the Buffets very much. I'm trialing a Fobes CWF mouthpiece with them, and so far I like what I hear/feel as I play. I have 4-5 pads on my Bb clarinet I'm aiming to have replaced with cork pads (throat A and G#, and top 3 RH trill keys). I trialed a full-boehm Selmer Centered Tone set a few years ago and didn't like the sound as much. Plus, I couldn't handle the extra weight (my wrist issues then were to the point I needed a neckstrap and still had pain).
I recently replaced all the smaller pads with Valentino pads on my Eb, and it sounds pretty good. All I immediately need for that is a longer barrel (~2mm). I would also like a closer mouthpiece (and thus higher strength reeds), but the one I have for now works well. I played on a Noblet in college and I didn't like that one as well. I wasn't comfortable with the LeBlanc keywork. I also played on a fairly open mouthpiece (Selmer HS**), so I'm sure that had something to do with it as well. I've found that with all my clarinets, I'm more comfortable with a closer setup + stronger reeds.
My bass was given to my by the tuba player in orchestra and it plays well for a freebie. I have some trouble in the upper register and I think that's a combination of equipment adjustment needs and my playing. I'm always tweaking the register mechanism and am having trouble finding just the right spot for the throat Bb to play relatively in tune and things to not be stuffy. I played on a Selmer bass in college that was pretty nice. I used to have a Selmer C* mouthpiece and I prefer that to the Vandoren B45 I have now.
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Rachel
Clarinet Stash:
Bb/A: Buffet R13
Eb: Bundy
Bass: Royal Global Max
Post Edited (2011-10-21 04:01)
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Author: bradfordlloyd
Date: 2011-10-21 04:06
Bb soprano 1969 R-13 (yes, REAL vintage...had it since I was a teenager and never found a better one to upgrade to despite trying)
Oh, and a Couesnon hard rubber vintage stencil eefer
Penzel Mueller Artist vintage A
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Author: Elkwoman46
Date: 2011-10-21 04:54
Dear Bradfordlloyd,
When you mentioned the Couesnon, and pardon me for my total ignorance here, but is this Couesnon a Penzel Mueller or are your listing two clarinets here?
What is a stencil eefer? What does that mean?
I have never seen a Couesnon clarinet, and would love to know more about them. Thanks.
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Author: Rafi
Date: 2011-10-21 09:05
My old instruments are a pair of Selmer series 10S (Bb and A key) from the 1980's.
Just upgraded to brand new Herbert Wurlitzer pair model 185, amazing instruments.
Paul I have tried the Rossi, (American model) and they are very good better intonation and in general tone quality then the Selmer Privilege or the Buffet Tosca.
Rafi
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Author: bradfordlloyd
Date: 2011-10-21 09:54
Sorry, I rushed through the post and should have used more punctuation for clarity!
I am, in fact, referring to two separate clarinets -- (1) an Eb soprano ("eefer") which is an Henri Dubois stencil made by Couesnon (they made some terrific clarinets back in the day for other companies that stencilled their names on them) out of hard rubber with great tone and intonation and (2) a Penzel Mueller Artist model clarinet in the key of A.
Sorry for the confusion!
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2011-10-21 12:19
Rafi,
Thanks for the input.
I have spent some time on a Tosca and found (though generally a descent horn) that it plays significantly bright enough to be annoying. Also the 'F' correction key makes me REALLY upset. Not only is it much more awkward than a thumb correction key (accompanied by a bell vent of course) but it ONLY corrects the low F. HOW STUPID!!!!!!
....................Paul Aviles
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2011-10-21 12:30
What happens if you use the F correction key on a Tosca when playing low E? Does it make the low E too sharp or fuzzy? I forgot to try that out on one I worked on a while ago.
My favorite type of clarinets are the old large bore Selmers - CT and Series 9. I would love to try (or maybe own) Wurlitzer Reform Boehms one day.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: chris moffatt
Date: 2011-10-24 13:33
Selmer series 10. Backup: B&H Imperial 926. Alternate: Meinl Oehler system. Dream of someday having a pair of Wurlitzer Oehlers.
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Author: Maria P
Date: 2011-10-24 17:25
I've just returned to playing after a long time - and at first I bought a very cheap (and completely rubbish) 'unbranded' clarinet (which I've quickly upgraded lol).
At the moment I play a recently bought 'Sonata' (made by Hanson) - but my husband has just bought me a Yamaha 450 (which I'll get for my birthday at the beginning of the year).
Maria
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2011-10-24 20:10
I play a Buffet Evette and Schaeffer K-series clarinet. Better than most any clarinet I've tried.
My favorite type? Don't really have one, but I've only met a few select clarinets that have played better than my current horn. Not sure if I have a "favorite" brand or model. Probably won't ever upgrade anyway. This horn does it all very well. Will probably just find a really good barrel/bell for it and find someone willing to give a "student" horn a professional tuneup to include springs, corks, etc. etc.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: Tobin
Date: 2011-10-25 09:44
Rossi Bb French bore, Buffet Festival A (until I can order a Rossi A).
James
Gnothi Seauton
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