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Re: "Donut" Fork Eb/Bb

Author: 42cheese
Date: 2015-04-19 09:00

Thanks for the responses! I greatly appreciate having my parade rained on—sometimes the parade isn't headed in the right direction.

I'm aware Clarinets Direct is not the most honest business around when it comes to the details, though their return policy is actually much better than most (I know now, having used it for two not-as-good-as-advertised clarinets).

So, basically, old Buffets tend not to have as nice a sound as newer ones, and the barrels probably aren't original and might not even be the right size. Good to know! And for that price, I would be very upset if it had intonation problems. Still, though: doesn't Stephen Fox's having worked on it count for anything in that regard?

It sounds like there is disagreement over how easy the donut is to adjust. But no one seems to care what it sounds like because no one uses it. Of course I would choose a modern forked design over an old one like the donut, but I was asking about the donut in the context of having no choice. What does it sound and feel like? Is it like Ken says, a lousy design the world is much better without? Or does it have some pros?

I'll have to differ on usage: I have never had any intention of strictly adhering to the classical repertoire—I play very little of it compared to jazz and various other styles. I use my forked Eb/Bb all the time, and I would use a basset clarinet as a clarinet, not just a historical specialty instrument.

But perhaps this particular basset is worth steering clear of. I might as well just try to save up for my own custom instrument.

Thanks,
Sean

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