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Re: Student Level Bass Clarinets

Author: David H. Kinder
Date: 2022-11-21 09:41

I'm looking at various sites, and there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of difference between them.

I haven't played bass clarinet since high school, but if you're truly limited to those only those three, I'd pick the one with the best angled neck. I remember playing on a Bundy bass and the neck would angle the mouthpiece to your mouth like a saxophone. When I went to a community college and played on their Selmer 33 (professional model), I immediately noticed the angle of the mouthpiece was far more like a regular clarinet. Far more comfortable.

Other than that, I think I like the look and shape of the Vito bell than I do the others. It's more traditional to me, that's all.

Getting back into playing after 20 years.
Ridenour AureA Bb clarinet
Ridenour Homage mouthpiece
Rovner Versa ligature
Vandoren V12 #3 - #3.5 reeds

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