 The Bassoon BBoard
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2009-05-31 22:10
You don't have the crook key to be held closed on contras - just the two 8ve keys instead.
Some bassoons have alternative Eb keys for either the right thumb (above the Bb key) or for RH finger 1 to operate, so this makes having to slide LH3 on/off the Eb key much less likely.
Some contras have the duplicate RH pinky F# key and also the RH thumb Ab key as well, but the keywork layout varies from one maker to the next.
I must say I'm still pleased with the Amati contra considering the cost is well below the other makes - it's by no meals perfect, but is still a very useful entry level contra and far better than the older Amatis.
The compressed felt used for the keywork has hardened to the point of being very noisy, so I'll have to change it all for something softer - I'll use ultrasuede for all the keywork to keep the clattering down to a minimum. Just means I've got to take the lot apart to do this which'll be fun!
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
Post Edited (2009-05-31 22:13)
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Jaysne |
2009-05-19 01:49 |
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Ian White |
2009-05-19 17:53 |
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Chris P |
2009-05-31 22:10 |
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Terry Stibal |
2009-06-08 17:19 |
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