I've used Gonzalez in the past and liked them, I can't remember what strength I used previously but up until now I was just using up some old Rico reeds that were quite soft.
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Now I just bought a new box of clarinet reeds recently, some Gonzalez' in 2.5. Today I got to thinking about something, the reed.
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I chalked up the resistance to this and called it done, knowing that the clarinet was as leak free as could be and there wasn't any other reason it didn't play as freely as I'd like it to. I noted in the posting I made about the instrument that it has a small bore and it played with some resistance. This one was unplayable before I refurbished it but when I finally had a chance to play it.I have to admit I was a little disappointed. I was initially very excited about this clarinet when I got it, I hardly ever get to work on "A" clarinets and I also tend to adore the old French instruments. Well I just posted recently about a fine old Laube clarinet in the key of A that I had finished working on. Well now that I've talked about this horn for a bit, I think I'll go play it some more! Oh I should mention the mouthpiece that came with this, although unmarked and very rubbery smelling, plays like a dream! Its always nice to have an instrument that comes with a mouthpiece that's well suited for it. I wonder if having a long floor peg would solve the issue. One thing about alto clarinets, I always like playing them but there's something about the fulcrum with the right hand and strap hook that I don't like, when it get to the upper part of the keywork with my left and the instrument wants to fall forward and pull the mouthpiece out of my mouth! I've had this happen on other altos, its a bummer. Other than that it needs a plain old overhaul and it will be amazing!
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For me personally, having quite a history in playing Albert clarinets, not having the duplicate F/C lever is not a big deal.Īlso the thumbrest snapped which will have to be resoldered.
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The left hand pinky F/C key lever is broken, which I didn't know before I bought it (seller didn't know and I didn't see it in the pics). This is an alto clarinet made by Kohlert that features a metal body, not very common! I've had the pleasure of working on a fine old Kohlert alto last year so I know these are made well. Well well, what do we have here? This showed up last week and I was very excited to receive it.