Author: ClarinetRobt
Date: 2017-11-07 00:20
I have a (part-time) student using a CL4 Vandoren. He has a good sound, but at times, it's harsh-strident-spread. Since I'm not familiar with the CL4s specs, are their any better options in the Vandoren line-up from your experiences? He has auditioned various Vandoren products on his own (I wasn't there) and he rejects them after a couple of days and goes back to his CL4. He's not sure exactly which ones he tried. I get the impression he likes the feel of the CL4, but I don't care of the end results in quality. When he tries other models response falls short.
It does not have to be Vandoren (though they are easy for him to get a hold of). For example, is there a comparable Behn with the CL4 specs?
What have y'all seen as being problematic with the CL4? (For example, maybe it has a short baffle which could cause problems X,Y,Z...Try Vandoren's model A, B, or C instead).
He recently switched to Behn's Aria reeds. I could hear the improvement in his sound immediately. But he's advance enough (All-Stater) to start considering an upgrade.
~Robt L Schwebel
Mthpc: Behn Vintage
Lig: Ishimori, Behn Delrin
Reed: Legere French Cut 3.75/4, Behn Brio 4
Horns: Uebel Superior (Bb,A), Ridenour Lyrique, Buffet R13 (Eb)
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