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RE: Bass Clarinet Pref.

Author: William
Date: 2002-02-12 23:10

Hat: Thanks for your input on the bass clarinet--you are exactly the kind of player that I was hoping would repond and I appreciate your consul. On the matter of my qualifications in commenting on this particular D clarinet, as I am able to control the intonation pretty well on all other related instruments--A, Bb, C and Eb clarinets (which I own and play regularily in orchestras and bands) I think I should know when a D clarinet has serious tuning problems. But, perhaps I should have practiced the age old advice of saying nothing if I can't say something good. Did I mention that it had a nice sound and that it was cute? The intonation problems I noticed can be remedied (or made controlable) by fixing the barrel--it would not even go all the way on the upper joint as the tendon sleeve was too short to allow complete assembly making me suspicious that this barrel was not the original Prestigue issue--or just plain poor workmanship from the factory. I also noticed that the bore of the barrel was somewhat smaller than the bore of the upper joint. With a little tweeking, this little D clarinet could be a winner, but it is much too difficult to play in its present condition. OK??? Good Clarineting!!!!!

As I also said, the Prestigue bass clarinet was supurb--a real pleasure to play. I noticed that a few others have also good reports for these instruments. Thanks, everyone!!!!!!!!

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