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Buffet Bass - Register G problem

Author: JanC
Date: 2016-05-29 20:38

I have a Buffet Prestige Bass to Low C and have a real problem with over-blowing the register G (ie. G just above the stave). I'm hoping someone out there can throw some wisdom my way to help me resolve this.

I have tried a variety of mouthpieces :- the original Buffet, a Zinner and currently use Selmers - I have an F and a G.
I have also tried many different makes and strengths of reeds - currently using Vandorens, 1.5 or 2 as the Selmer mouthpieces have wide tip openings.

The G is ok if I nudge it out gently, but as soon as I put the slightest force into it, it leaps up to a high E, ie. as though my LH first finger has lifted.

(Not sure if this is related, but I sometimes have a similar problem with the Eb as well (ie. 4th space on the stave Eb))

I've had techs check it out and they say everything is ok, setup, pads etc, but this is driving me crazy and totally spoils my enjoyment of playing bass.

Any suggestions would be most welcome.

Thanks.

Jan

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