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Nice bass solos?

Author: Ebclarinet1
Date: 2007-01-15 14:58

Have been playing quite a bit on my new Buffet 1193 bass in the past few days but have been sort of dismayed at the quality (and quantity) of really PRETTY bass solos. Some are technically-challenging, which is good in terms of practice material, but they often don't flatter the bass (screeching runs ni the upper octave or lame melodies).

One of the nicest of the pieces is Bennett's Deepwood. Certainly not that challenging, but very pretty and showcases the best aspects (and range) of the bass. Spotlight on the Bass is pretty nice too. Am wondering if there are others in that ilk out there. The Schoenk Sonata is almost there for me, although there are some dull moments in that piece too.

On a side issue, I have played Selmer basses in the past and the Buffet bass has a smaller sound to me than the Selmer. Have others of you made the switch and had to do reed/ mouthpiece changes to compensate?

Eefer guy

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