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 Vito V40
Author: jeeves 
Date:   2008-10-29 01:03

What do you guys think of the V40?

Jeeves

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 Re: Vito V40
Author: cxgreen48 
Date:   2008-10-29 01:11

From reading past threads about the Vito V40, most people say it's a very good plastic clarinet (Leblanc classifies it as an intermediate clarinet).
I've seen several go on "that auction site" the past week for less than $100.

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 Re: Vito V40
Author: jeeves 
Date:   2008-10-29 01:16

Why is it referred to as "that auction site" on this site?

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 Re: Vito V40
Author: Mark Charette 
Date:   2008-10-29 01:42

jeeves wrote:

> Why is it referred to as "that auction site" on this site?

Check the Help/Rules link ...

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 Re: Vito V40
Author: Mark Horne 
Date:   2008-10-29 06:53

About a year ago I picked up a freshly repadded Vito V40 off that auction site for $100. I based my choice in large part to the generally favorable comments posted on this BB.

I find it to be a very good player with an even response throughout the registers. It has a handy pin and notch arrangement that ensures the proper alignment between the upper and lower joints. It would make a good all-weather instrument for anyone, and a student could go a long way before needing to consider an upgrade.



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 Re: Vito V40
Author: Brenda Siewert 
Date:   2008-10-29 14:03

If you can find a good one and have new pads and springs, you'll probably have a pretty nice instrument for outdoor work--or a great beginner choice.

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 Re: Vito V40
Author: BobD 
Date:   2008-10-30 10:54

A very good basic clarinet, but then ALL the Vito models made in Kenosha were good basic horns. Just don't sit on one.

Bob Draznik

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 Re: Vito V40
Author: cxgreen48 
Date:   2008-10-30 19:03

How does the V40 compare to the Vito 7212 and 7214?

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 Re: Vito V40
Author: BobD 
Date:   2008-10-30 20:52

I have a problem with Vito model numbers because changes within model designations were sometimes made. I relate more to the model designaton stenciled on the front of the top section. Resotone 3 and Kenosha for example.
It is possible the V40 is the only one with chamfered tone hole bottoms but I'm not positive. I have owned several of all three models mentioned here plus I also currently own two Pete Fountain resin models. I've had good luck with all of them and really have a hard time saying one model is better than another. The only unique downside is that some of the Resotone 3 horns have tiny coil springs in a couple of places and if you lose one you could have a problem finding a replacement. I have no experience with any recent ones made since the Kenosha plant closed.

Bob Draznik

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 Re: Vito V40
Author: Ken Mills 
Date:   2008-10-30 20:57

I have owned my V40 since my desire was to customize the instrument, not an R13. There is that sliver key hole across from two other holes to get the clarion Bb, for example. Three holes across from each other, not good to me. The V40 is designed for those who use a hard reed, while I use a Marca #2. So a higher pitched clarinet like a Selmer is better for me to be up in tune. So I removed six mm from the barrel and other work to get it where I like it. I agree with Horne about the good response throughout the entire length. It is a powerful instrument with excellent emission of the long pipe clarion notes.

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 Re: Vito V40
Author: BobD 
Date:   2008-10-31 10:40

"The V40 is designed for those who use a hard reed"
Hmmm....never heard that one.

Bob Draznik

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 Re: Vito V40
Author: Brent 
Date:   2008-10-31 17:25

I remember seeing that the V40 had a smaller bore and undercut tone holes. However, the one i had at one time had neither. Perhaps, like other clarinet models, design changes were made through the production run and what you get depends on when during the run it was made.

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