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Author: jimk
Date: 2014-12-29 18:28
Is a Yamaha 221II bass clarinet particularly resistant? I played an almost new one at a middle school and found it much more resistant than a low C Selmer built in the 1980s that I've borrowed a few times. The resistance was especially pronounced above the break. I played them with a Fobes Nova mouthpiece and Vandoren 2-1/2 reed.
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2014-12-29 18:39
I'm not familiar with that model but it's possible it's being caused by a very small leak. If it's a single octave bass that could be the problem to. Have it checked out by an experienced tech. It doesn't take much.
ESP eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2014-12-29 18:40
Check the adjustment of the register mechanism. Even the slightest mis-coordination can cause resistance.
Ken Shaw
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Author: HANGARDUDE
Date: 2014-12-29 21:06
Well owning and playing one for over 3 years myself, I'd say the break has been a ongoing problem on this model. And also I've noted that the old Selmer(which I tried as well) has a more easy blowing upper clarion and altissimo range as well. Also as Ken said, check register mechanism. The YCL221 is prone to leaking at the speaker keys and I have had this issue for 2 times.
As for mouthpiece and reed combination, even though it is contradictory to the solution of the problem, I'd use a harder reed for the Nova's 1.70 opening. Perhaps I may be more specialized on (both German and French) basses for years. but IMO you won't be playing on something as soft as 2.5 reeds unless you are a starter on the bass.
And another heads up I'd add is that the 221 plays crazily sharp unless you pull at least 1/4 inch out of the neck. The 221 sure has a good sound when you have a good setup, but its problems are heaps.
Josh
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Author: Tobin
Date: 2014-12-30 16:13
Although the Yamaha 221II is certainly one of the better entry-level options for young musicians, I would agree that second register is generally more resistant.
I don't think it's a design flaw as much as it is a quality issue: the 221II is a student instrument, the Selmer is a pro horn. Apples and oranges -- aside from both being bass clarinets!
James
Gnothi Seauton
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