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Re: A good alto clarinet for demanding uses?

Author: clarnibass
Date: 2019-11-08 11:25

I've tried all the current pro alto clarinets and I'd say the Selmer is the best one, even though I usually prefer others over Selmer for soprano or bass clarinets (not that they are not as good, just personal preference). I was actually a bit disappointed with the ergonomics of the Buffet). I wouldn't say the Yamaha is the best but it's definitely good.

Older Buffet or Selmer can be great. I'm not exactly sure what's wrong with yours that can't be repaired but it's possible that it's not as good as others.

My alto (which I pretty much never use) is a Leblanc exactly like you are asking about (with the swan neck). I've tried a couple of others too. I'd say this not as good as the better current one, but also not as good as most older Buffet or Selmer I've tried. It's very comfortable (about as comfortable as it gets for me), the overall tone is pretty good, but intonation and especially evenness and response in part of the range is not as good. I would prefer an old(ish) Selmer or even Buffet but I'd definitely want to try it first.

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