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Author: jazzplayer15
Date: 2005-12-23 00:36
I was wondering if Noblet Paris Clarinet is something that will last me a while, and that I wouldn`t look like a beginner playing.
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Author: ned
Date: 2005-12-23 02:19
.............I'd say that it would be preferable that you wouldn't SOUND like a beginner playing...........unless, of course, you ARE a beginner playing.
You can make good music from anything really......even old oil drums.
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Author: Pete
Date: 2005-12-24 15:09
A lot of the Noblet's are pretty good sounding intermediate horns if they have been set up properly by a competant repair person. Most of the time they have really deep seated pads and improper key openings for good projection, tuning and tone. However, the construction of the horn is very good so a good set up will really help it come alive. But even at that, it is not a pro horn. However, I have a lot of players in adult bands and doublers who are very happy with there Noblet's.
Pete
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2005-12-24 15:48
A lot of pro players in the UK still use their old Noblet Eb and C clarinets along with their Opus or Concerto sets.
I would have bought a Noblet Artist Bb as my choice over all the new wooden intermediate clarinets when I started playing due to the excellent tone and solid construction, but was swayed by an old pair of Selmer Centered Tones which came my way (plus the fact they both had nearly all bells and whistles keyworkwise that I wanted - 19 keys 7 rings).
With Noblets you'll have a good quality instrument that'll last you well, but as Pete mentioned they do have to be set up well.
Are you buying new or used? I'd recommend getting a Noblet Artist from the mid 80s to mid 90s if you are getting a used one, and one that has been well played and maintained - if it has been well played the tone will be very full and resonant.
I remember working on an old wooden Normandy that was well played by it's owner who was very enthusiastic, and the tone was noticeably better than some Concerto or Opus clarinets I've tried. Though she did upgrade to a Buffet R13 and split it within the first year as she'd been used to playing the Normandy for hours on end with no trouble.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2005-12-24 16:07
Although I don't play with a jazz group I have never really thought of a Noblet as a horn associated with jazz players. Selmer..yes. Conn..yes.
Bob Draznik
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2005-12-24 16:13
There's always the option to upgrade to a Leblanc Pete Fountain model later on.
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