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Re: alto clarinet

Author: r small
Date: 2020-03-08 08:08

I also had a problem with the ergonomics of the Buffet. The neck had only a slight curve to it which meant that there was a longish reach to the lower joint. And I have pretty long arms. The resulting reach made it a little uncomfortable for my right hand. I think a more pronounced curve to the neck would alleviate this problem by making it possible to raise the horn up a little higher on the peg or neck strap bringing the right hand up higher as well. I believe the neck should be angled in such a way as to allow the mouthpiece to set in the mouth as on an alto sax.

From what I can tell from pictures all of the big 3 maker's altos have about the same amount of curve on the necks. I checked around to see if there were any after market necks available with more curve but I didn't see anything. Alto clarinet has such an ideal range but I believe the neck and ergonomics issue is one reason why it hasn't become a popular instrument. And I don't see this changing. Clarinet makers seem to be a stodgy bunch, slow to change and try something new.

Post Edited (2020-03-08 10:13)

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