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Any tips for raising pitch on bass clarient?

Author: colvospass
Date: 2023-10-12 22:01

I have an elderly Leblanc bass clarinet that basically plays really well, but I wish the instrument had a little higher pitch. It's OK when it's warmed up, but that is often not the case in a typical doubling situation. I suppose I could help things somewhat with a harder reed, but I love the response I am getting over the full range with my C* with a 2.50 European Signature Legere reed.

Is it possible for a tech to shorten the neck somehow? (My usual guy isn't interested.) I have two necks -- one with more of an angle. I have a slight preference for the one with the sharper angle, but the other one is slightly higher in pitch. I have no idea how much either would need to be shortened to raise the pitch 10 cents or so. (That is based on indications for a Korg tuner.)

Suggestions?

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