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Author: Tobin
Date: 2016-09-06 21:57
As the question of student (or less-expensive) low-C bass clarinets comes up fairly frequently, I thought I'd repost Lowenstern's review of the RS Berkeley.
https://youtu.be/ErqTnBkH9oQ
The video is useful for Lowenstern's thoughts on his experience with 1 (or 1.5?) of Berkeley's low C basses, as well as for anyone who needs help trying instruments in general.
James
Gnothi Seauton
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Author: Steven Ocone
Date: 2016-09-07 01:35
Thanks, I thought he was on the mark. My only addition is that I have found raising the key heights on similar Chinese bass clarinets has been an involved process requiring a bit of grinding to create clearance.
Steve Ocone
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Author: Mojo
Date: 2016-09-07 16:30
As always, his videos are great. I thought his comments about the soft key metal should serve as a warning. But he did not actually test this BC to see if the keys go out of adjustment over time. I have with my Kessler low C bass clarinet. In 2 years it has been solid. I think this is a problem that has been solved with more recent generations of Asian made Woodwinds.
MojoMP.com
Mojo Mouthpiece Work LLC
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2016-09-07 16:56
Upper register F and F# are notoriously bad notes on the majority of basses with the fully automatic speaker mechanism as you only have the two vents but ideally need a minimum of three.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes
NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.
The opinions I express are my own.
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