Author: river432
Date: 2016-10-21 06:19
Chris, thank you for your response! Although this "Henri Leduc Paris" bass clarinet is apparently a stencil, I also felt it was not typical due to the double register key mechanism. And overall, it appears to be a well-made bass that has a very nice sound.
Unlike a lot of vintage basses, the upper register speaks easily and sounds beautiful all the way up to high G (4th line above the staff). But it starts to go flat at the point where the neck register key is activated. The neck register key is activated when playing from fourth line D on the staff to fourth space E, and remains open (and the clarinet plays flat) on up this register. So the problem might be with the neck, which is not adjustable, so maybe I should try a newer neck, such as a Charles Bay neck (but I would need a neck with a register key.) I am playing on a very nice Charles Bay mouthpiece and ligature which I do like a lot.
But thanks again, Chris! If not a Malerne stencil, it sure would be nice to learn if was a Buffet, Selmer, or Leblanc. Any and all responses from any other members on this site are also welcome! River432
Post Edited (2016-10-21 16:26)
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