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Author: Janice G
Date: 2024-06-05 13:16
Hello everyone. This is my first post. I started clarinet in 1970 (classical at high school)but hardly played from 1980 until I retired in 2018. During our covid lockdown, I decided to learn to play jazz. I now play regularly in jam sessions here in Andalusia. However, at times I struggled to be heard over the saxes and guitars. I borrowed my brother in law's old alto and I alternate between that and my B&H imperial 926, depending on the tune.
My issue is that my borrowed alto is a generic no name instrument and I would like some advice about buying my own. I am clearly a beginner at the sax but have a lot of clarinet experience. My budget is up to £1000. A friend has recommended the Better Sax alto and I know that Yamaha student models are well regarded. What do people think would be a good choice for me?
I use legere european cut reeds, 2.5, with an open tip B&H no. 3 mouthpiece on clarinet and american cut 2.5s on my current sax (with a generic mouthpiece).
I am also posting on SOTW, but I would like some clarinetists' views too.
Many thanks in advance for any advice.
Janice
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