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Re: Eb Clarinets

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2014-10-21 04:11

For my money, it's worth it to consider the Greenline utility horns. The composite material doesn't 'settle' like wood, consequently the chances of pitch irregularities cropping up after manufacture are much smaller.

By the way, key action is a function of adjusting the spring tensions to your liking. ANY horn can be regulated properly. The shape of the keys is a different story but I don't think you're talking about that.

By all means stick with the top of the line horns for an Eb clarinet. Trying to work around bad intonation is NOT worth it.

And finally a friend of mine who is quite accomplished on Eb only used Bb reeds. You can chop the length of the butt of the reed down OR purchase a Backun barrel that has a notch in the top that allows for a full length Bb reed to be affixed to you Eb mouthpiece!

...............Paul Aviles

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