Whats Your Clarinet Setup? [Archive]

BATMAN

03-30-2003, 08:36 AM

well, my setup hasn't changed much....if at all, but here goes:

Leblanc Concerto Bb clarinet
Bay 65mm streamline barrel (for jazz)
DEG Accubore clarinet bell (when I need to play LOUD against a big band)
Bay H1 MO-L clarinet mpc
Bay Gold inverted ligature (jazz)
Bay Silver "covered" inverted ligature (classical)
Vandoren V12 # 3

and I'm currently trying to save money for a smaller Bay mpc for classical study. My reed strength will change for this mpc obviously.

super20dan

03-30-2003, 06:06 PM

legit =buffet r13 w/lc3 mpc /bay gold lig. jazz=selmer BT w/brillhart tonalin 3 mpc /bay lig. bigband =pruefer silverthroat w/rico metalite 5 /bay lig. outside =metal selmer w/runyon custom 5 (red) /luyben lig

knighttrain

03-30-2003, 10:55 PM

Bb Sopranos: Noblet ('62)
or B & H Edgware ('60s)
MPs: BARI BDF #2 or Leblanc G8
(depending on setting)
Reeds: Marca PF #3

bcnsax

03-31-2003, 10:34 AM

Selmer series 10 (from 1981)

Vandoren B40 mpc

BG "Revelation" Lig

Vandoren V·12 2 1/2 or 3 reeds.

I use this setup for classical and jazz.

I also have a plastic yamaha clarinet, 26 II i think (I have it at the place where I practise with my swing band :wink: )

beth

03-31-2003, 12:34 PM

extremely common and boring set up...

Buffet E11
Vandoren B45
Vandoren blue box 3
Legere 3.5 for pit work

I had acquired are Selmer Series 9 a couple years back but I needed to sell it

i also have a plastic Buffet alto clarinet, hah.
parting gift from my school...

04-09-2003, 03:36 PM

Selmer Series 9
Jimmy Yan Barrel (made with Mexican Grenadilla wood)
Vintage Semer HS* mouthpiece (with a TON of custom chamber work from Jimmy Yan) or a Jimmy Yan mouthpiece (made from a Zinner blank)
Superial Classique #4
Francois Louis Ligature (silver)

04-09-2003, 04:58 PM

Eb Patricola with Charles Bay mouthpiece. Bb Leblanc LL with Ralph Morgan J7 mouthpiece. Selmer bass model 37 with custom made Charles Bay mouthpiece.

mostly alto guy

04-09-2003, 07:20 PM

Pair of B&H 926 Imperials (1960)
926 or B45
Rovner EDII
Vandoren bluebox 3 or 3.5

Selmer resonite Eefer (1407?)
Selmer HS**
Rovner EDII
Vandoren bluebox 2.5 or 3

Jack W.

04-10-2003, 05:24 AM

Selmer Model 55 (M6xxx, 1945)
Ridenour model MT36 (currently being repaired, M13 Lyre in its place)
Lavoz H

--OR--

pre-Leblanc Noblet (1940s?)
LC3
Lavoz H

Both of these are Bb clarinets. I have no Eb or A.

Trying not to buy bass clarinet at the moment.... :o

Dr G

05-27-2003, 10:05 PM

Going through some changes but here's where we are today:

Recent vintage (anybody got a serial number chart including the last few years?) Buffet R-13, LC3, M. Lurie, Bonade inverted.

Roger Aldridge

06-09-2003, 06:46 PM

I have a new addition to list. :D

Patricola C
Morgan RM10 mpc
#3 Alexander Classique reeds
Gold Francois Louis Lig

1964 Noblet Bb
Morgan RM28 mpc
#2.5 or #3 Alexander Classique reeds
Silver Francois Louis Lig
Henderson barrel (used at times)

solflare100

06-10-2003, 06:23 AM

Now for a N00b setup!! :P

Buffet B12 STUDENT Clarinet
Vandoren M13 Mpc
Rovner MkIII Alto Sax Liguature
Vandoren V12 #3 1/2 Reeds

No $$ to upgrade... though a Morgan Mouthpiece and a new Liguature is possible. I need to adjust the sucker first though. I played it for 6 years already, and not once did I send it in to repair.... :?

Nefertiti

06-21-2003, 02:48 PM

Hey Roger,
It's me Nefertiti. Back for a visit.I'm curious as to your thoughts on the RM15. Did you try the RM28? What made you get the 15? What's the difference in sound? Playing? Thanks

Nefertiti

06-21-2003, 02:56 PM

Roger,
Can you email me with your thoughts. Thanks

woodwindmaster06

06-21-2003, 06:11 PM

I use
a Vandoren 5RV Lyre, with V12 #4 Reeds and a Rovner Ligature

Roger Aldridge

06-22-2003, 01:29 AM

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Jack W.

06-22-2003, 04:52 AM

Trying not to buy bass clarinet at the moment.... :o

Sorry folks, I caved....

YCL-220
C**
Rico Royal 2.5 or Fibracell M
(still in shop being tweaked at the moment)

However, I did sell the Noblet Bb clarinet to get it, so it's all even up.... 8)

Wicked Good

07-01-2003, 01:07 AM

Bb and A clarinets: Buffet R-13 (Vito Resotone 3 for outdoors/backup Bb)
Classical mouthpiece/reeds: Hite Signature w/Vandoren V-12 4 1/2 reeds
Jazz mouthpiece/reeds: Bill Street 5+J w/Vandoren V-12 3 1/2 reeds
Ligatures: Harrison gold (classical), Rovner (jazz)

Bass clarinet: Buffet 1950s vintage short model (to low Eb)
Mouthpiece/reeds: Ridenour w/Rico Royal 3 1/2 tenor sax reeds
Ligature: Rovner

Eb clarinet: Still thinkin' about one!

sax_ingeneer

07-11-2003, 12:32 AM

Runyon Med MP
Vandoren Blue Box #3
Silver King / HN White

Looking to get a decent vintage wood clar.

conntenor

07-15-2003, 06:36 PM

Can somebody tell me how you differenciate between the different buffet models? I don't know what mine is.

michaelbaird

09-14-2003, 08:04 AM

Leblanc Symphonie IV clarinet, John Pierce jazz MPC or Lakey MPC, metal ligature with a lavoz med hard or Rico 3 1/2 reed. I have used Vandoren and Bay MPCs; they are good also. I have a Boosey and Hawkes clarinet that I plan on getting overhauled. I learned on one of those and became quite fond of it.

paulwl

09-14-2003, 02:07 PM

After much deliberation I've settled on 2 Selmer B-Ts (1934 17/6 and 1936 18/7), usually with Vandoren B40 or B45 mpcs but sometimes with the old "table B*" stock piece. Bonade lig & cap, Fibracell M or MH.

I used to spend quite a bit of time playing 20s and 30s Conns (metal and wood), but I'm coming to consider that messing around. Had too many small parts break off Conns, and too many hissy notes nothing could fix.

Recently picked up a rubber Conn from 1918 that I was kidding myself might be The One, but I'm treating this as a relapse.

sinkdraiN

04-28-2004, 02:07 PM

I've been having success with V12 3.5 reeds on my vandoren B40 mpc. My horn is a Leblanc LL

retread

04-28-2004, 04:46 PM

Leblanc Classic II, Morgan RM15, Gonzalez FoF 2.75 reeds.

Jan

04-28-2004, 08:51 PM

The one I am using from my brass & woodwind ensemble:
Noblet Paris (no idea which one really)
Leblanc 4L mouthpiece
Vandoren V12 2.5 reeds

it's just the first year I'm playing clarinet, so I haven't got a single idea whether it's a good setup and whether I'm using it correctly, but it has been said I 've got a decent tone

Whatasaxman

04-28-2004, 09:13 PM

LeBlanc Concerto- Cork pads (L200 for backup)
Bay Mo+m mpc
Grand Concert select 2.5 reeds
Vandoren Optimum lig

michaelbaird

04-29-2004, 12:01 AM

This is my new set-up. Check this out. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3717954118&sspagename= STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1
It just arrived today! It plays very well and has an excellent tone.

Draconistarum

04-30-2004, 03:52 AM

Vito
Buffet Crampon Band Master mouthpiece
Click barrel
Vandoren V12 3

Leblanc 352 Contra-Alto clarinet
Woodwind brand mouthpiece
Rico 3

Guess the reason I had to get the Click barrel.

saxjoephone

05-09-2004, 03:41 AM

Buffet Crampon E11
Larry Combs 1 (needs to get a new mouthpiece)
D'bonade Ligature
Vandoren Blue Box 3 or 3.5 depending on climate

Works well for my classical/pit doubling so far...but need to get a new mouthpiece for sure. Any suggestions?

Fred

05-09-2004, 02:07 PM

conntenor asked a question about identifying Buffet models. If it is made in France and has no other markings other than the Buffet logo and name, it is a professional model clarinet. The R13 design began around s/n 50,000 - but that point is uncertain. All the other models that I am aware of have the model stamped on them.

Also, you might find later R13 barrels marked R13 - but not the body of the clarinet itself. Hope that helps.

Vortex

05-10-2004, 11:55 PM

My setup:

Reynolds student model Bb clarinet - it's very poorly set up and has terrible intonation (especially through the throat tones), but it plays, so it'll have to do until I can afford something better... anyone have any info on this clarinet? seems like a no-name brand to me

Vandoren M15 mouthpiece

Classique 3.5, V12 4, and Rigotti 3h reeds

Bonade inverted lig

Click tuning barrel

Andybob

05-16-2004, 10:28 AM

Buffet E13 Bflat (Kinda want to change it, any ideas?)
Vandoren B45 (not happy with this either, suggestions?)
Vandoren Optimum lig (think I'll stick with this)
Vandoren V12 reeds 31/2

Feeling the need for a new Bflat and also a new mouthpiece.
Neet to get hold of an A too ...and a Bass..........................This is sooooo expensive!

Any ideas for cheaper instruments? Not too cheap though, no plastic!

Vortex

05-17-2004, 11:56 AM

Andy - Hold onto the E13, from what I understand it's the exact same thing as the R13 - Buffet's website doesn't indicate exactly what the differences between them are. As for mouthpieces, if you want a closed tip the M15 is pretty nice, but I'm probably gonna trade mine for something super-open (i.e. .070" or greater) just for more tonal control.

Dweekie

05-17-2004, 05:41 PM

Hey vortex, .070 is a monster on clarinet. It's close to twice as open as your current setup and about as open as clarinet mouthpieces get. You sure you know what you're getting yourself into? I own a metallite m9 (.060) that I play just for fun. It's got a high baffle in it, which is uncharacteristic of clarinet mouthpieces. It makes my soprano sax setup sound tame and quiet!

Oh, and in keeping with the topic at hand...

Wooden Clarinet: Modern Bb Buffet R-13 tested by charles west
Chadash Barrel tested by gregory smith
Mouthpieces: Rico Royal B7, M7, used to use greg smith for classical but sold it off recently, I have an original Meyer Bros I'm going to get refaced

Plastic Clarinet: Vito student line that needs serious overhaul, has torn pads and battle scars from years of marching band in the past, I like it better than the professionally handpicked clarinet and barrel listed above but I'm using the wooden because this one's unplayable now, use same mouthpieces.

I wish I hadn't spent so much money on the pro-picked clarinet, barrel, and mouthpiece. I don't like any of them more than my worthless clarinet and 15 dollar mouthpiece.

Vortex

05-17-2004, 07:20 PM

Well, maybe not quite .070" but definately something very open (easier to transition from alto), the M15 is pretty goshdarn closed and I can't get very much volume, especially with my jacked-up clarinet (but I can play really really quiet! gimme a mic!). I used to love closed pieces, but the Soloist E changed my mind, now I'm into open ones - it turns out all the open pieces I'd tried in the past had some serious manufacturing defects.

Of course this is all b/c I still haven't found a good conditioned R-13 that meets my budget, still looking though.

JfW

05-17-2004, 07:35 PM

Bundy .577 with Vandoren B46 $ vandoren bluebox #3

By the way, I seriously suck on clarinet. Need to practive the break more.

michaelbaird

05-17-2004, 10:20 PM

I sucked for a long time until I made myself practice all scales in all keys. It gets easier somewhat. I just play it like I play saxophone and don't worry about it. As long as I play in tune with a good tone, that is my main concern. Everytime I listen to Eddie Daniels I get inspired to play better. It is all about how your put the air into the horn. Having your instrument set-up well makes a big difference. I made a lamp out of my Boosey and Hawkes clarinet. It is too cool.

paulwl

05-18-2004, 12:28 AM

Since last I posted, the Fibracells are outski, replaced by various bits of cane in the 2 1/2-3 range (typically Vandoren, Alexander or Olivieri). I also picked up a Bonacio Conn mpc and a swell metal Buescher clarinet that are making me question seriously my previous habits...

super20dan

05-18-2004, 04:03 AM

paul-please tell us more about this buescher metal clarinet. i have never heard of one . i dont think buescher made their own clarinets but i could be wrong. does it say true-tone?

paulwl

05-18-2004, 11:44 AM

You bet. Triangle stamp & all. It's #237xxx, 3-piece (screw-off bell, unit body, non-removable tuning barrel), silver plate, wide flat rims on the finger holes. It's an amazingly fluid, powerful, in-tune player, although the action's a little stilted and clacky in places.

They had these in the catalog till at least 1933 and also offered an articulated G# model, an Eb, and a Bb Albert. The catalog pictures have engraved bells like soprano saxes, but my bell is just stamped, with the same stamp they used for their mouthpieces. I think it might be a replacement from a nickel-plated horn.

super20dan

05-18-2004, 11:44 PM

sounds way cool!-lucky you. people overlook how good a really good metal clarinet can be. i am lucky enough to have found a metal selmer paris Bb wich is quite a player. mine has articulated g# and comes apart in the middle. bell does not come off but tunning barrell does. i had it proffessionally rebult and dont regret spending the $ on it one bit.

michaelbaird

05-19-2004, 02:56 AM

I was thinking about getting a metal clarinet. Are the trutones any good?

sinkdraiN

09-21-2004, 01:08 AM

Roger you'll be so proud! :D I finally tried an RM 15

New setup-
Leblanc LL Bb
*Morgan RM 15
V12 3.5
Gigliotti lig

Roger Aldridge

09-21-2004, 12:44 PM

Sinkdrain,

Good for you! I'm happy that you found a mouthpiece that works for you. Please tell us more about your impressions of your set up.

Roger

connking

09-22-2004, 04:15 AM

Selmer "CenterTone"
Old "rouffeau" (pardon the spelling) mouthpiece that Doc Tenney did for me.
Legere reeds.

Rex

09-22-2004, 05:16 AM

Yamaha YCL61
Bay "Kaspar Copy" MO-M mpc
Bonade inverted lig
Vandoren 3.5's

zadu

09-22-2004, 08:51 PM

Bb sopranos
Noblet w/ Vandoren 5jb
Buffet w/ Vandoren v13

Vito alto w/ Hite mpc (w/ cap&lig)

Leblanc bass w/ Selmer C*

Gonzales fof or Vandoren blue box reeds
Bonade or Rovner lig's

Jack W.

09-23-2004, 07:52 PM

I got another! (Hands out cigars to everyone)
Actually, two more!!! (Hands out two cigars to everyone!)

Leblanc Symphonie I Bb
At least I take this to be a Symphonie I, since it is marked "Symphonie Model" rather than with a number such as "Symphonie III"). I'd place its manufacture at around 1950, though my understanding is that there are no surviving Leblanc serial number lists due to a factory fire in the 1960s.

I am really digging this horn. I have always liked Leblanc clarinets (by "always" I mean "during the short time I've actually played clarinet") and this one has all of the color or liveliness to the sound that my Selmer Model 55 has, only with more compactness or centeredness. It projects well and has great intonation, very usable in a pit orchestra. I have a friend with a Symphonie IV and neither of us could detect any meaningful differences in the playability of these horns.

W. Meinl A
This A clarinet is an ex-Bootman horn, and I'm using it also in the pit orchestra, for those passages in horrible keys (yes I am a wimp). The keywork is very Selmer and I wonder if it's a stencil of some sort, since I thought Meinl made tubas. It even plays similarly to my Selmer Bb. I'd place its manufacture at around 1925 due to the wraparound register key.

Vandoren V12 #3 and Ridenour mpc on both. I'm expecting a French-made wood clarinet mpc from Bootman soon, that he says will cure all my clarinetic ills plus give me clean fresh breath. :)

The Noblet Bb and YCL-220 bass have both been sold, the former to a student who needed it and the latter because I do not seem to get along with bass clarinet, and don't play (or enjoy) it enough to learn to get over the difficulties. I have a WX5 EWI now that I can use to play the few bass clarinet parts I'll need to play (once a year or so).

blumberg

10-01-2004, 08:32 PM

Buffet Prestige R-13 set (1988)
Grand Concert Thick Blank #3 1/2 or Evolution 3 1/2 reeds
Vandoren Optimum Ligature

David Blumberg
http://www.mytempo.com - great practice aid!!!

bennettcarl

10-02-2004, 04:25 PM

Leblanc Conerto II
Eddie Daniels mouthpiece
Eddie Daniels Ligature
Vandoren V12 3 1/2

I'm loving this set-up! I just recently switched from an R13 to the Leblanc and it is smokin'! Do yourself a favor and try one out! :D

frankm

10-09-2004, 05:20 PM

Buffet R13
Morgan RM 10
Chadash barrel
Vandoren 3 1/2

for outdoors:
Buffet B12 or Vito V40
same mouthpiece/reeds

Yamaha 221 Bass

JimMetcalf

10-15-2004, 08:23 PM

LeBlanc Esprit Clarinet
Accubore M64 Classic Barrel(64mm length)
John Piercemouthpiece with Bari* soft or med reed

Fred

10-17-2004, 11:19 PM

I'm almost always using a Morgan RM15 and 2.5-3.0 reeds.

The clarinet? Today a Selmer Series 10 - really enjoyed it.
Last week a Centered Tone; before that an R13; then an SML; then a different R13 . . .

I think I lost my GAS-Ex . . .

vick

10-20-2004, 01:11 PM

Artley Prelude (the plastic clarinet with a fake wood grain on the outside)
Rico Royal B7
Vandoren 3.5
Bonade Inverted

The part of this setup that surprises me the most was the B7, which is the best mouthpiece I have ever played and it only costed me $5.

Trippstarburst

10-20-2004, 07:37 PM

Buffet R13
Vandoren B45
Vandoren Standard #3
BG Super Revelation ligature

Considering switching to Greenline... What do you think of them?

vick

10-21-2004, 05:20 AM

I've heard good things about the Greenlines, though I havn't played one. The R13 is one of the best clarinets out there though, what is making you think of switching?

Mandus

10-21-2004, 10:35 AM

Buffet Festival
Vandoren A1 crystal
BG lig.
Vandoren V12 #3

saxchado

10-22-2004, 03:29 AM

The greenline, supposedly, has all of the benefits of the R-13, with the added benefit that it won't crack, which makes it an ideal double, because most of us care more about our saxes, and tend to neglect our clarinets. (mine, for example, hasn't been to a repair shop in nearly 10 years!)

For what it's worth, my current set-up is an old-school Noblet, a Vandoren 5RV Lyre, (I'm currently pondering a RM 10 or 15) Vandoren Optimum Lig. with Vandoren Blue-box 3.5s.

sinkdraiN

10-22-2004, 04:36 PM

I'm currently pondering a RM 10 or 15

saxchado- My Leblanc LL is similar to your old Noblet and I must tell you that the Morgan mouthpiece is exceptional on that horn. Definately try one![/quote]

dolphyo

10-23-2004, 05:50 AM

selmer 10g and a yamaha clarinet refaced J.Yan vandoren 5rv lyre,V.KRASS chedeville/buffet, Everret Matson vandoren B40, and another custom 5rv lyre ,plus the ones i don't use much such as a brilhart personaline,nilo hovey,a LeBlanc larry combs, a Gregory Smith with pro or vintage ligs and any good olivieri and rico grand concert reed i can get.

JimMetcalf

10-31-2004, 03:49 PM

LeBlanc Esprit 1040
DEG AccuBore ED 64mm barrel
John Pierce mouthpiece
Bari* soft or Med reed

Claribari

11-24-2004, 03:44 AM

Buffet R13 Bb
Vandoran M30 mouthpiece
Rovner lig (regular)
And GC Thick Blank 3.5 reeds, they're part if rico royal but so daaaamn good!
In the least possibly dodge sense of what i'm about to say, my set up aslo includes my K&M clari stand coz i'm in love with it!

Claribari

11-24-2004, 03:56 AM

Leblanc Conerto II

I'm loving this set-up! I just recently switched from an R13 to the Leblanc and it is smokin'! Do yourself a favor and try one out! :D

i was just looking through this thread and seeing that made me wonder, i'm from Aust and for some un-known reason Leblanc is looked down on here. maybe thats because i've only heard things from the side of having clarinet as my main instrument... it could just be personal taste or it could depend on which side you come at it from...i dunno but even my friend who's main instrument is sax has a buffet.?

just a weird observation but any comments?

JimMetcalf

11-24-2004, 06:24 AM

Change! :) Tried the John Pierce mouthpiece! WOW! Plays easier than any piece I have ever tried! Intonation is very good-nice rich full sound. This piece has a very open tip .055" and a long facing 3/4" and works well with Bari* med reeds. Bigger sound than VanDuren or Ponzol! Tried a friends--ordered mine that night!
LeBlanc Esprit 1040 Clarinet-Accubore ED64mm Classic Barrel--John Pierce Mouthpiece=The sound I want! Took me almost 50 years to get this right!

UNTplayer

11-25-2004, 08:50 PM

Buffet R13 (1956)
Vandoren M13 mouthpiece
Any ligature (Luyben plastic now)
Gonzalez FOF 3 1/2 reeds

dirty

11-27-2004, 07:20 AM

Soprano:
Buffet E13
Fobes Nova Mpc
Vandoren V12 #4 or Gonzalez FOF #4 (really stiff, so I only use these if I'm feeling especially manly)
I'm currently borrowing an optimum ligature from my teacher. I may need to do some ligature shopping soon.

Bass:
Bundy (an old one, I'm not sure what model)
Stock mouthpiece
Vandoren traditional #2.5
Whatever functional ligature I have handy, except for a Rovner, which didn't work out for me.

To whoever wanted to get rid of their E13: Don't do it! It's such a nice instrument that you're probably not going to find one that sounds too much better, and when you do, it will be expensive.

clarnibass

12-12-2004, 09:29 AM

Bb clarinet: Eaton International
Mouthpiece: Eaton V facing
Ligature: Vandoren Optimum
Reeds: Changes all the time but either 2.5 or 3 by Vandoren, Grand Concert, or Gonzalez.

Bass clarinet: Buffet low C
Mouthpiece: Still searching but usually Pomarico crystal #3 or Ridenour (going to try Fobes soon)
Ligature: Vandoren Optimum
Reeds: Vandeoren or Grand Concert, 2.5 or 3

Eb clarinet: Vito plastic from 1990, no idea what model
Mouthpiece: Someone broke the mouthpiece so I'm waiting for him to buy a new one, have no idea which one it is going to be, there are no Db clarinet mouthpieces to buy in my country :(
Ligature: whatever came with my clarinet, probably by Vito also
Reeds: All I got is an old box by Rico

IBSmiester

12-13-2004, 11:41 PM

Bb Clarinet: Yamaha 26II (would like to upgrade to an R13 or something similar)
Mouthpiece: Vandoren B45
Ligature: Francois Louis Silver Ultimate Ligature
Reeds: Michell Lurie 3

I'm playing around with an Armstrong bass clarinet, with a Yamaha 4C mouthpiece, too that I'm borrowing from my band teacher.

OnyxSax

12-15-2004, 03:21 AM

Clarinet: An old Bb Evette student model
Mouthpiece: Vandoren B45
Reeds: Mitchell Lurie 3

I don't play a whole lot of clarinet. I did start on clarinet before jumping over to sax. I still have my original Bundy plastic clarinet, too.

Fred

12-15-2004, 05:08 AM

I do change around a lot - here's my latest discovery:

I love my Morgan RM15 mp, but it does play flatter than any mp I've ever used. I was having a hard time tuning . . . then I remembered my Buffet Super Dynaction Bb clarinet tuned at 442-444. What a great match! Currently using a Luyben and a little wooden thingy (reed). Doesn't matter too much what - I think Rico Royals #3 tonight.

lowguy

01-09-2005, 09:52 AM

Bb : Greville - Paris (metal)

C : (maker unknown) Albert system

Eb : Buffet R13

bass : Selmer Paris to low Eb

contrabass : Leblanc paperclip to low D

Hakuna Matata

01-10-2005, 11:40 AM

Hanson HE-3V ( replaced my Yamaha CS-V that was stolen)
Vandoren B45
Rovner Dark lig,
Gonzales FOF 3.25, Zonda 3's and Legere 3 reeds

rwilliams

01-12-2005, 09:29 PM

Leblanc Concerto Bb
Leblanc Opus A
Walter Grabner MP
Rovner Dark Lig
Gonzales FOF 3.75 Reeds

sinkdraiN

05-03-2005, 08:42 PM

Man, it happened again. I switched back to my original B40. My Morgan was perfect for fixing the problems i had with my clarinet. A repair tech was able to fix my horrible stuffy D and C and thus made any mouthpiece work great with it. I just can't shake the beautiful dark, focused tone of the B40.

Bb Leblanc LL
Vandoren B40
Vandoren V12 3.5
Gigliotti Ligature

I've been taking my clarinet to all my gigs now! I love this set up now that my horn is properly repaired.

chknbon

05-12-2005, 07:44 PM

retread, or anybody with a rm15 mpc, my rm15 is new & i haven't found a reed that's close to working. gonzalez f.o.f., brancher, vandoren v12, reeds australia vintage xl, have not been tried yet. my existing setup is morgan j5, alex. class. 3, buffet vintage.

ClariBariGal

05-13-2005, 09:45 AM

My clarinet (my primary instrument)...and my baby...
Buffet R13 (Bb)
Selmer C85/120 mp
Currently trialling a very nice Gregory Smith MP
Vandoren Rue Lepic 56's reeds....3.5+ on the Selmer MP and 3ish/3.5 on the Gregory Smith
Rovner Dark ligature

AbrahamFackle

05-16-2005, 12:07 AM

Leblanc low C bass clarinet (unknown model and vintage)
Garrett MO, Rovner EDII (flaps down, no plate)
Legere Studio Cut tenor sax 3.5 or Plasticover 4

and, just to make everyone cry...

Selmer Paris Contra-alto
C*, stock lig
Legere baritone sax 2.5

Leblanc Paperclip contrabass (low D)
Stock MPC, Rovner Light (rovner dark+ razor blade)
Legere 2.5 (band) or 3.25 (solo)

(they're school owned. I get to keep them until some stupid freshman bass clarinetist who can't play soprano clar. comes in, then he gets the bass chair in wind ensemble and I'm back to the soprano section.)

My soprano clarinet deserves no introduction because it only shows it's face once a week, for lessons.

sinkdraiN

05-16-2005, 02:10 AM

Roger Aldridge

05-17-2005, 12:56 PM

Updated:

2 vintage Couesnon Monopole Bb clarinets (1960, 285xx and 1970's, 348xx)
Walter Grabner K11 mouthpiece on 285xx and K14 on 348xx
#3 Legere Quebec reeds
Vandoren Klassik string ligature

Yamaha 221 II bass clarinet
Walter Grabner LB mouthpiece
#3 Legere reeds
Vandoren Masters ligature

highbrass

05-18-2005, 09:48 PM

Yamaha YCL cx (B)
SELMER 10 (A)
PEDLER (metal clarinet)
Vandoren B45 LYRE
Vandoren blue box 3,5 ,Baree 3,5 , Alexander Superial 3,5

tume

05-19-2005, 10:18 AM

Yamaha YCL 34IIs (Bb) :D
Vandoren B40
Vandoren blue box 3
BG super revelation- ligature

Gandalfe

06-15-2005, 04:50 AM

LeBlanc Paris
Morgan RM15
2.5 Plasticover reeds
J&D Hite lig

I love the sound and am trying to get past the break. Most of the doubler parts in our jazz band are really easy reads. But I need to spend a lot of time to come up to speed. I have been resisting the clarion call of the clarinet for years. Within a week I am playing beginning duets with my wife, the real clarinet player in the family.

Buffet R-13 Festival
Vandoren B45*
Vandoren Optimum Paris Silver Lig
2.5 or 3 Vandoren 56 reeds

Funny thing, I bought the optimum lig 'cuz I use them on all my saxes but she really loved it so it's hers. 8-)

And just for fun some clarinets I got her at incredibly low prices:

LeBlanc Paris Alto Clarinet
Vandoren B40

Vito Eb Soprano Clarinet

Which she uses playing duets with my alto sax.

Wicked Good

06-19-2005, 02:51 PM

Bb clarinets:
Buffet R-13
Couesnon Monopole Conservatoires

A clarinet:
Buffet R-13

C clarinet;
Patricola CL7

Same mouthpiece setup on each:
Greg Smith Chedeville 1++ or David Hite Signature mouthpieces
Harrison gold lig or Rovner light lig
Zonda 4.5 reeds or Vandoren 56 Rue le Pic 5 reeds

Bass clarinet:
1950s-era Buffet
Ridenour mouthpiece
Rico Royal #3.5 tenor sax reeds

Razzy

06-19-2005, 07:03 PM

Some clarinet I've never heard of before labeled "Henkin" on the bell
Vandoren M15 mouthpiece
Vandoren optimum Lig
Moennig barrel
V12 4's

SaxPlayer1004

06-20-2005, 03:55 AM

Just bit the bullet and got a new clarinet for pit work.
1954 Leblanc Dominyque
Selmer HS** Mouthpiece
Grand Concert select reeds.

Looking for a new Pit Orchestra setup, The HS** and Leblanc Barrell are a hair on the wimpy side. Suggestions are welcome. Im thinking the DEG ED barrell, and a vandoren mouthpiece.

Razzy

06-20-2005, 04:07 AM

SaxPlayer, if you have the cash, look into a Chadash or a Buffet Moennig barrel. The Moennig is great and the Chadash is good too. I use the Moennig currently and large intervals now feel a lot easier and smoother.

SaxPlayer1004

06-20-2005, 04:16 AM

Thanks a lot. Mouthpiece suggestions?

Razzy

06-20-2005, 04:29 AM

I just edited my post up there, I actually play a Vandoren M15 mouthpiece. The M13 is about the same thing but is supposedly designed for use with the Buffet R13. I think the only difference is in the facing.

My experience with mouthpieces is limited but I do really like the M15... it has incredible dynamic range and a very clear, focused sound. Great for pit work. If I had the choice, though, I might play something like a Morgan, one that's a little more open than my M15, for more strick jazz playing. You would be able to get even louder and brighter with a piece like that.

highbrass

06-20-2005, 08:44 AM

Yamaha CX custom "Bb"
Selmer Centred tone "A"
PEDLER metal clarinet
Vandoren B45Lyra (very old)
Vandoren V12 3, Baree 3,5 ,LEGERE 3 REEDS

chknbon

06-23-2005, 04:45 AM

after 30 yrs of service of buffet r13, & 12 yrs service of morgan j5, etc.... new set up is, buffet vintage, rm28, vandoren opti., & alexander class. 3. movin on up......

CircaRevival

09-08-2005, 02:24 PM

Just made a mouthpiece switch- reposted below.

dirty

09-09-2005, 01:54 AM

Buffet E13
Borbeck Custom Model 13 Mouthpiece
Vandoren V12 #4 ( I wish they made a 4.25)
Rovner Lig
For Jazz/Klezmer, I use a Legere 3.75.

stevesklar

09-09-2005, 10:42 AM

I have a 1978 Normandy 4 and a 1960ish Noblet 45.

mpcs:
Noblet v2 - nice orig mpc
Noblet x2 - a tad smoother than the v2
Woodwind Co. K9 Steel Ebonite - a nice smooth sounding mpc. Makes the Noblets sound edgy.
Selmer C85 105 - a tad darker than the K9 and really nice.
OBrien crystal - bright and super projection.

I actually like the keywork on my N4 slightly better, it's better for smaller hands. but the 45s keywork is smoother (stiffer sprung) The N45 LH keys are slightly shorter expecially the C# lever, and the RH keys are very slightly further away and shifted it seems. I have to stretch my hands a bit more on the N45. Of course, the N45 sounds a tad better too.

SaxinTDOT

09-17-2005, 02:38 AM

Buffet R13 (1971)
Morgan mpc (not sure of the model)
VD 4 blue box
Old crappy rovner lig

Gives me a pretty dark clarinet sound, and considering most of the stuff I play on clarinet is Klezmer, it helps keep me from getting too bright.

Suds

09-18-2005, 07:07 AM

3 year old Buffet E11 (but I want to buy a vintage clarinet)
Old Vandoren 2RV mpc (also hunting for something different)
Olegature (but want a Vandoren Optimum)
Whichever reeds are cheapest :)

So basically I'm on an eBay stake-out. 8-)

saxfreak

09-19-2005, 05:32 PM

Bb/A clarinets - Buffet R13 from 1960's and 1980's
Clark Fobes mouthpiece (sometimes I might use a Pyne or Kaspar)
Peter Spriggs ligature
Vandoren 56 Rue Lepic, Rico Grand Concert, and Gonzalez reeds 3 1/2 - 4 strength

Bass clarinet - Buffet low C model (brand new this spring!)
Walter Grabner modified Selmer C* mouthpiece
Peter Spriggs ligature
Gonzalez & Vandoren reeds 3 - 4 strength

Eb clarinet - Buffet R13 from early 1970's
Charles Bay mouthpiece
Harrison ligature
Vandoren reeds 4 strength

bobsax

09-25-2005, 06:11 PM

Vandorn B45 and It's to small I've experimented with a bunch of cheap-o no names and the ones with the longer faceings all sound better . I would like some suggestions on good open mouthpiecs for loud tenor players that use 115mm metal moutpieces :D :D

CMelodyMan

09-28-2005, 07:36 AM

C. 1970 Bundy soprano clarinet.
#3 Rico reeds
Selmer Goldentone mpc

super20dan

09-28-2005, 10:14 PM

if you want an open clarinet mpc try the vandoreen 5jb or runyon custom

CircaRevival

03-05-2006, 06:31 PM

My set-ups can be found in my profile: http://www.saxontheweb.net/vbulletin/member.php?u=18062

Brian The Hornman

03-05-2006, 06:46 PM

Check the sig.:)

Gandalfe

03-05-2006, 06:48 PM

Our current brood of clarinets:

Her (she prefers Vandoren mouthpieces especially the B45* with Vandoren V12 #3 reeds and optima ligs):

Leblanc Opus Bb soprano
Buffet R-13 Festival Bb soprano
Vito Eb soprano
Leblanc Paris Eb alto

Me (I prefer Ralph Morgan RM15, 2.5 Plasticover reeds with optima ligs):

Leblanc Paris Bb soprano
Leblanc Paris Bb bass
Selmer Paris Bb silver soprano

bobsax

03-05-2006, 06:50 PM

I got the Vandoren 5JB traditional and I love it !! I may get another one with a different beak

saxymanzach

03-05-2006, 08:51 PM

Not much of a sight to behold:

Selmer CL300 (I know...)
Vandoren B46 Mpc.
Soprano Sax Vandoren Java #3
Plain metal lig.

Tully

03-05-2006, 10:57 PM

Selmer Signet Soloist
unmarked, French-made mouthpiece with Vandoren 2.5, or Selmer USA 3 with sanded-down Vandoren 3.5
generic metal lig (or sometimes Rovner Dark)

jrsopsax

03-06-2006, 02:15 AM

Here's my setup:

Leblanc LX Bb Clarinet

Morgan RM15 mouthpiece

Vandoren Traditional #3

samba dees

03-06-2006, 07:42 PM

Forte clarinet with a DEG power barrel
Fobes 4L mouthpiece
Rico H series lig
Alexander DC 2.5 reeds

Bootman

03-13-2006, 11:12 AM

I have been working here on a killer facing with some classical players from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. We have come across a big free blowing dark mpc from a Selmer base. I will let people know more when I have further perfected these mpcs. The basic problem is lack of time to get onto the things I want to do... Any further questions drop me a line....

Jeru_Bigard

03-27-2006, 12:30 AM

Buffet R13
Meyer 7 Mpc.
Altered D. Bonade Lig.
Buffet Moennig Barrel
Vandoren V12 #4 reeds

i play pretty much all jazz, and this works great for me.
Only problem is that its flat. Are click barrels worth looking into or should i just have my barrel shortened?

Gandalfe

03-27-2006, 02:14 AM

Seems like a lot of sax guyz have that problem. The standard Buffet length is 66 mm. Try a 65 mm, it worked for me.

DJ Mix

03-27-2006, 10:14 PM

Bb Clarinet set-up

Buffet R13 (1994)
Ignatius Gennusa Excellente
Moennig 66mm barrel
Mitchell Lurie Premium #5
Rovner Dark Ligature

So there

CircaRevival

03-30-2006, 10:54 PM

I play flat on clarinet too. Once I upgrade I'll probably need to get my barrel adjusted.

jaysne

04-01-2006, 04:49 AM

I have a Selmer 10S horn.

Bonade ligature.

Van Doren V-12 reed, #4 strength.

Mouthpiece custom made by Bob Scott.

Just replaced the barrel with a 66mm Series 10G barrel. It makes the throat tones play in tune now; the original barrel was too short.

Scott Tringali

04-13-2006, 03:53 AM

Buffet R13 (1980s)
Robert Scott mouthpiece and barrel
Vandoren blue box reeds, 3 or 3.5
Ancient Rovner lig because I am lazy

I keep trying various mouthpieces but keep coming back to the RScott.

Flat on clarinet? For me, the problem was my tongue was too low and jaw dropped too far. (You get that from playing bari on a big open m/p). Draw it in a bit closer and you'll get more in tune, without having to change barrels.

bass9396

04-13-2006, 11:49 PM

Soprano Clarinets:

Buffet R13 Bb - Clark Fobes 65mm barrel
Selmer Paris 1928 A Clarinet Clark Fobes 66mm barrel
Hite M41 mouthpiece
Bonade Inverted Ligature
Vandoren Black Master 3.5

Alto Clarinet:
Very early model Bundy/Selmer Alto
Bundy 3 mouthpiece (hoping to move to pomarico
for this horn. I need the nerdiest setup possible.)
Bois Delrin Alto Sax ligature
Vandoren Blue Box Alto Sax 3.5
(I'm in the process of personally this horn.)

Bass Clarinets:
1960ish Leblanc model 400
1997 Leblanc Model 430
Vintage and New Selmer D Mouthpiece
2 vintage gold Harrison ligatures
Daniel's 4.5 Tenor Sax Reeds

qwerty

04-14-2006, 03:59 PM

My B flat soprano clarinet set-up:

Buffet r-13 (1978) clarinet
Bay MO/M mouthpiece
Vandoren Optimum ligature
Vandoren V12 3.5 reeds

Steve

Gary622

04-15-2006, 01:05 PM

"legit" setup, mainly orchestra, but also solo recitals when I'm feeling masochistic: R13s in Bb & A, stock 66mm barrel on Bb but want a Moennig like I have on the A. The Moennig barrel for the A is a 64. mp I use on both is a Marcellus M13. Ligature is a Rovner - I think it's a "dark" but I don't put much stock in the supposed tonal difference among the models. Reeds are Mitchelle Lurie Premium #4s. This reed runs a bit lighter, so it's more like a 3.5 in some other "premium" brands, I think.

Big band setup - A Noblet clarinet with its original 66 mm barrel, Rovner ligature (again, "dark?" but who cares), reeds are a mixed bag of older "legit" reeds and/or those that played a bit light for legit, i.e. this setup gets leftover reeds from the other. The mouthpiece I love - it's a Pomerico crystal, and the markings on it say "Open" and "Brighter." GOOD AND LOUD, but not too hard to play and control for an occasional big band clarinetist.

clarinetcola

04-19-2006, 08:04 PM

vandie's B45 lyre,
blue box #3,
conventional alto sax lig that i find better than my rovner, vandoren optimum, BG super revelation & trad.w/ gold plating, ff tensing ring, Bois lig...( i'm so proud with this conventional lig!)
moennig barrel with a
r-13 Bb clarinet

SOTSDO

04-20-2006, 12:36 AM

Gandalfe

04-20-2006, 01:11 AM

I've tried the Legere reeds with an open mind, but there's something about them that just doesn't work for me. I can tolerate the Legere experience for about ten minutes, but after that they just don't work.

I've only tried one clarinet reed, and it wasn't close to the strength that I needed, so it got set aside pretty quickly. No consistence there, I'm afraidSame here. However, the Plasticovers work well for me. Especially considering I usually only pick up the clarinet for a 8 to 16 bar fill. So not having to fuss with the reed is a plus.

However, if I ever get really good on clarinet, I suspect I'll become a lot more fussy.

CircaRevival

07-11-2006, 04:33 PM

Reposting new set-ups: 7/11/06

Bb:
Vito 7212 (student model)
Vandoren M15, optimum lig
Vandoren Traditional #3

I need to go up a reed strength, I might try some V16 4's. Anyone who uses an M15 have any suggestions?

Bass:
vintage Vito (student, low Eb)
J+D Hite Mouthpiece
Vandoren Traditional #2.5

littlemanbighorn

07-11-2006, 05:30 PM

Bb:
recently purchased 1965 Series 9
w/62.5 and 66.5 barrels (i need something else, since I either have to lip up a lot or pull out a lot, but I just bought the horn and don't have the bread right now, so I'll deal. I've heard many great things about Backun barrels.)
Garrett Da~ mouthpiece
Rovner Dark Lig
Vandoren V12 2 1/2's

Bass:
Vintage Noblet
Walter Grabner mpce
Rovner Dark Lig
Vandoren 2 1/2's

jacobeid

07-11-2006, 05:45 PM

Noblet 40 soprano clarinet
stock noblet 2 mpc with standard 2 screw lig
whatever reeds I can find.

In a few months after I get better I'm going to upgrade to a morgan piece.

woodwindNYC

07-12-2006, 01:04 AM

My primary setup (I have way too many clarinets) is a rosewood LeBlanc Opus, a Pomarico sapphire mpc (mellow), generally Vandoren Rues (4), and either an inverted Bonade or Rovner lig, depending on my mood.

Gene

07-12-2006, 05:10 PM

Buffet R=13, AccuboreDEG, RM-J6=1.35,F.L.lig gold, MitchellLuarie or Vandoren reeds sanded and glazed from #5-4 broken in.

sinkdraiN

07-20-2006, 06:59 PM

I'm playing a Vandoren M15 (series 13) with V12 #4 reeds.

The M15 is much more focused than the B40 I was playing. It works great in both legit and jazz situations.

dirty

07-20-2006, 08:14 PM

UPDATE:

Soprano:
Robert Borbeck custom mouthpiece, model 13
Vandoren V12 reeds, #4 (thinking about trying a box of #3.5)
Buffet R13 A clarinet (brand new, selected and adjusted by Walter Grabner)
Buffet E13 Bb clarinet (I have three new R13 Bb's coming from Lisa Argiris in a few days!)

Bass:
Clark W. Fobes San Francisco mouthpiece, RR facing.
Vandoren #3 and #3.5 reeds, depending on the weather.
Bundy Plastic low Eb bass clarinet :(

qwerty

07-21-2006, 01:21 PM

UPDATE:

Buffet r-13 (1978) clarinet
Bay MO/M mouthpiece
Vandoren Optimum ligature
Vandoren V12 3.5 reeds

NEWLY ACQUIRED:

Buffet Bass Clarinet
19,xxx (1950 ish)
Morgan D Mouthpiece
Vandoren Optimum Ligature
Vandoren V16 Tenor Sax reeds, 3

This instrument ROCKS. Blows my friend's New Buffet 1183 AWAY!

Steve

SilverNeck20

07-21-2006, 06:22 PM

Instr: Noblet 40
MP: Lakey 5*
Reeds: Forever changing

super20dan

07-24-2006, 01:33 AM

lakey is the loudest clar mpc there is. few have tried them but those who have must agree . my last gigs were dixie land on a metal noblet w/ lakey/plasticover reed. no mike required!

SilverNeck20

07-24-2006, 05:59 PM

It's an open piece and you can definately make it cut through. But control it and it will give you a nice full tone. It was by chance that I ended up with it. I didn't even know they made clarinet pieces. (I've used a Lakey for alto sax in the passed) I was trying some Vandoren pieces at the time. But I liked it, and in the end, that all that matters to me.

shotgun

04-15-2007, 03:55 PM

I have a Ralph Morgan RM10 on my Selmer Series 10 (1971) with a Brancher ligature. I use a Grabner K13 on my Buffet R13 Green Line with a Robert Vinson lig I just got this week. I'm currently using Legere Quebec #3.25's, getting used to them after having moved up through 2.75's and 3's. Sometimes I'll use one of the softer Legeres again or a Fibracell Medium if it's been a particularly long day.

llamaSax

04-15-2007, 07:28 PM

Bass

Buescher ??
Yamaha 4C MPC
# 3 Rico Royal
APM Nickel Ligature

Bb Sop

Vito ??
MPC ??
Vandoren 3 1/2
Rovner Leather Ligature

gearaholic

06-10-2007, 07:54 AM

Modern Buffet R13
Morgan RM28
Vandoren Traditional #3
Rovner Dark

Still experimenting w/ reeds & ligatures...

Clarinetdude108

07-17-2007, 09:34 PM

Buffet E11 Bb clarinet
M-13 lyre
V-12 3 1/2 reeds
Rovner dark

Vito student bass clarinet to low Eb
Buffet 1193 Prestige to low C

Grabner CX BB 90 mouthpiece
Grabner Lawrie Bloom mouthpiece

Rovner dark lig, grand concert 4 reeds,
although i am still messing around with reeds and ligs

ianhart

07-18-2007, 01:15 AM

Buffet E11 Bb, (With the wood dye removed) (my own doing, I prefer the natural color of the wood, almost like a VERY deep, dark purple black color)
W.S. Sumner Acousticut 4 Mouthpiece
Vandoren Blue Box 3-3.5
~OR~
Vandoren German Model Mouthpiece (forget the model number or anything)
Vandoren Black Master 3.5
Both use a metal guitar capo for a lig

Played a contra alto for a few songs for school, and had a solo in jazz band with it, that was fun. It was a Bundy, with a stock mouthpiece and some frankenstein lig.

Tharruff

07-18-2007, 02:26 AM

I guess I'll bite on this one too since I also bit on Tenor and Alto...

1967 Selmer Series 9
RM28 Mouthpiece
Plain Jane 2 screw ligature
Rico Royal # 3 Reeds

augustgarage

07-18-2007, 03:23 PM

Buffet E11 Bb, (With the wood dye removed) (my own doing, I prefer the natural color of the wood, almost like a VERY deep, dark purple black color)

Interesting, how did you accomplish this? Do you have any photos of the result?

stevesklar

07-18-2007, 04:37 PM

[QUOTE=stevesklar]I have a 1978 Normandy 4 and a 1960ish Noblet 45.
QUOTE]

Update (a long time ago actually)

[1] Leblanc Symphonie 3 (replaced my Classic II)
- but going to get it silver plated

[2] Selmer Centered Tone w/articulated G#

[3] Leblanc LL

I prefer my vintage mpcs with them, such as:
Buffet Evettini
Selmer 1st & 2nd Generation HS*
Buffet C Crown
and others I can't recall - i have a ton of mpcs since i started mpc refacing.

and I typically use Vandoren Traditional 4s (or purple box), depending upon tip opening maybe less. I also use Mitchell Lauries from time to time.

bass9396

07-19-2007, 12:11 AM

Bb:
Selmer Signet Mazzeo - Clark Fobes Debut w/ Bois Alto Sax Lig
~1928 Selmer Paris A - Clark Fobes Debut w/ Bois Alto Sax Lig
1989 Buffet R-13 - Hite M 41 w/ Bonade Inverted Lig

Alto:
'77 Bundy Selmer - Yamaha 4C and 5C with Rovner Evo-5 Tenor Sax Lig(If anybody has bintage Alto Clarinet mouthpieces, or knwos where to get one drop me a line!)

Bass:
Bundy Selmer - Brilhart and Vintage Selmer D w/ Vintage Gold Harrison Lig
~1959 Leblanc 400 - Yamaha 1204 and Fobes Basso Nova w/ Rovner Evo-5
Leblanc 430 - New Selmer D and Yamaha 6C w/Vintage Gold Harrison Lig

Charlie61554

07-19-2007, 06:37 AM

Selmer Series 10
Charles Bay H2 MP
Eddie Daniels Rovner lig
Michell Lurie reeds

ianhart

07-19-2007, 06:49 AM

Interesting, how did you accomplish this? Do you have any photos of the result?

When I was oiling the bore, a few drops fell onto the low E tone hole (is that the right word) and when I rubbed it off, the dye came off, leaving a nice deep, rich color. I can take photos as soon as I get my stupid camera fixed.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that I took the keys off, ran once around the clarinet with 800 grit sandpaper, and then did it to the entire horn (after testing it below the RH thumbrest and liking the result)
Also, it took a HUGE amount of elbow grease to get rid of the dye, and the clarinet stank of petroleum for a week or so afterwards.

stu the sax player

09-01-2007, 04:53 PM

recent purchase:

Bb soprano vito student plateau keys clarinet
stock mpc (need new one eventually)
53 rue lepic 3's
bonade inverted lig

old friend:

Bb Bass selmer keyed to low C
vandoren jazz facing
Bg standard lig
vandoren blue box 3

dburlone

09-01-2007, 09:34 PM

1950's Leblanc Dynamique
Runyon 5 Jazz and John Pierce MPCs
Vandoren BB reeds
Rover Dark Ligs

I really love this horn (for a clarinet). The price difference between this and a similarly conditioned Selmer CT was the main reason for the purchase. Haven't looked back since.

HOUSTON NONET

09-05-2007, 11:35 PM

1962 Buffet R 13 Clarinet
For Jazz big band-Walter Grabner (great mpcs) K14 mpc with Vandoren traditional 3 1/2 with EDII lig and Grabner coccobolo (64) barrel
For classical --Pyne Signature M with Pyne barrel and same reeds and ligatures

Bass Clarinet Leblanc (low Eb) wood with Grabner LB (for Lawrie Bloom---one really great mpc!!!)mpc with Vandoren ultimate lig and Grand Concert Select 4 reeds

JeffL

09-07-2008, 04:31 AM

I use:

Buffet R-13 (mid 80s)
Vandoren 5RV
Harrison Lig
V12 3.5 reeds

stevesklar

09-07-2008, 04:33 AM

UPDATE

2 x 1955 Buffet R-13s
1950 Buffet FullBoehm Master Bore
Leblanc LL
Selmer CT
1930s Buffet A

too many mpcs to mention

eddierich

09-07-2008, 04:50 AM

I'll play this game.

Bb clarinet:
Buffet R-13
Grabner K14 mouthpiece
BG ligature
V12s 3 1/2
Backun Fatboy barrels and Backun bell
Ton Kooiman thumb rest

Spongebob Saxpants

09-07-2008, 04:53 AM

Old Normandy wooden clarinet (looked it up - didn't match any of the specific models that I could see).
Selmer HS* mouthpiece
Rovner Dark ligature
Vandoren Traditional 3.5 reeds

Wisco99

09-07-2008, 07:05 AM

1975 Buffet R-13 (150th anniversary) "serviced" by Linda Brannen and bought from Bill Brannen
Chadash Barrel 66mm from Gregory Smith
Moening Barrel 67mm
Greogory Smith 1+, Kaspar, Grenadilla, and 1975 Vandoren 5RV lyrie modified by Bill Brannen
Vandoren 3, Vandoren V-12 3.5, Rico Select Grand Concert Thick Blank 3.5 reeds
Horn serviced exclusively by Brannen Woodwinds of Evanston, IL (they have a magic wand that they wave over the instrument)

Wisco

Razzy

09-07-2008, 08:36 AM

Not that anybody really cares but... it's a Leblanc Opus in rosewood with a Charles Bay medium-open mouthpiece and Mitchell Lurie #4's. And the obligatory Vandoren optimum lig that I use on all my horns.

The ML's are oddly soft compared to other brands and I found their 4's to be similar to a Vandoren 3 or the Gonzalez 2.5's I was using before they went all squeaky on me! So far, no squeaking with the ML's so I am back to them for the time being. Plus the tone is just to die for and they play in tune. Go Rico! :)

I originally used a Vandoren M15 mouthpiece when I used to play an Evette-Schaeffer horn, but it doesn't work so well on the Leblanc. I think the Bay is a much better match, while the Vandoren favors smaller bore clarinets like E&S and Buffets. The Vandoren also demands MUCH harder reeds: Vandoren V12 4's and the like. If Mitchell Lurie made a 6, that is what I would to use with this mouthpiece. Alas.

Ok, let's talk bass: it's a Pedler in rosewood circa 1920's with a Selmer C* mouthpiece that came with the horn from ebay, and some no-name 2 screw lig. I have an optimum for bass but this mouthpiece doesn't like it as much. Still messing around with reeds but I like Rico jazz select tenor sax reeds in 2H and 3S unfiled. I know, I'm a blasphemer!

stevesklar

09-07-2008, 12:15 PM

Old Normandy wooden clarinet (looked it up - didn't match any of the specific models that I could see).......

can you send me pics ??

bluesaxgirl

09-07-2008, 03:27 PM

Yay! I just realized I can post in this thread!
My clarinet setup:
Bb Vito Resotone
James M Pyne Clarion MP
Vandoren Traditional 3's.

bandmommy

09-07-2008, 06:20 PM

Selmer Signature
Portnoy 03 for the time being
Rovner or Bonade inverted lig
Vandoren Classic or V16s' in 3.5 or 4(slightly modified)

stevesklar

09-07-2008, 06:58 PM

Selmer Signature
Portnoy 03 for the time being
Rovner or Bonade inverted lig
Vandoren Classic or V16s' in 3.5 or 4(slightly modified)

come 'on BM. you've got an entire stable of clarinets

bandmommy

09-07-2008, 07:14 PM

I have a few laying around. Let's see......

Boehm system:
Bb & A Selmer Full Boehm
Buffet Evette Master Model
Ledoux Artist
Artly composite
Abbott Metal
Normandy Eb

Simple/Albert system:
Buffet Full Albert, Bb Lp
Farney *C* Lp, composite/simple
JW Pepper Eb Hp, simple

I think that's all of them. :shock:

DixieSax

09-07-2008, 07:22 PM

Buffet R13
Borbeck
Vandoren #4
Harrison gold lig

or

Leblanc LL Special
Vandoren A-45
Vandoren 3.5
Bonade lig

The Leblanc for jazz gigs, and the Buffet for classical/pit work

Kleber Marques

09-07-2008, 09:30 PM

Kohlert - wood, old one. Sounds great. I really love this one.
Would like to know more about that.
(see attached picture - my horns an the Kohlert clarinet)

Holton - plastic - good for battle of day by day

Conn Pan American - plastic - just a nice vintage

BobbyC

09-08-2008, 01:30 AM

Bb Soprano:

Boosey & Hawkes Edgware (about 1956)
Larry Combs LC3
Rovner lig.

Conn Pan American (metal)
Portnoy BP02

Preuffer Silver Throat
Brillhart (Nilo Hovey) B3

E.M. Winston CL215 (hard rubber)
Portnoy BP02

Spongebob Saxpants

09-08-2008, 02:04 AM

can you send me pics ??

Yeah, sure. It might be a little while, though. I'll just have to borrow my brother's camera and get some shots.

KennyD

09-08-2008, 02:39 PM

I've got a couple of Bb clarinets:

my 1967 Boosey & Hawkes Edgware I picked up for $75 a loooooong time ago in fantastic condition; really nice piece of grenadilla. It came with the usual B&H 593 mouthpiece but buried inside the box under the felt was a Mitchell Lurie Premium crystal mouthpiece that is just delightful to play... I had kept the "Master" by Gregory Hollywood mouthpiece I had from my previous junk clarinet that I really happily traded away to score the B&H at a hock shop, so I alternate these two great mouthpieces and just smirk at the 593. :)

my 1947 Conn BIG Bore 444N that I got recently - the previous owner thought it had a crack in it but it's just a shallow line in the grain and was in desperate need of a good oiling! Got it really super cheap and it plays oh so nice as a jazz horn. I'm using a new Pomarico Diamond crystal mouthpiece with it (I just can't resist those crystal mouthpieces!) and sometimes play with the Conn Steelay it came with. This horn just roars! :D

I only use Rovner ligatures - they are gentle on the crystal and I like the tone I get with them and the way they hold my reeds. I'm mostly using Legere reeds these days...

stevesklar

09-08-2008, 02:58 PM

..... (I just can't resist those crystal mouthpieces!) ......

I really like my crystal mpcs too 'cept I have some nice old O'Briens

warp x

09-08-2008, 03:02 PM

Selmer series 10 Bb Clarinet. Pomarico crystal or Special mouthpieces, or Vandoren crystal mouthpiece. Legeres.
Buffet RC Prestige Low C bass clarinet. Selmer G mouthpiece, or Pomarico crystal. Legeres.

KennyD

09-08-2008, 03:31 PM

Not a crystal mouthpiece to be seen and then three sets crop up in a row! Strange...

stevesklar

09-08-2008, 03:51 PM

Not a crystal mouthpiece to be seen and then three sets crop up in a row! Strange...

go figure .....

here's a few pics of mine or ones that have gone through my hands
http://www.clarinetperfection.com/clmpcOBrien.htm

and here to the "Selmer - later model" .. should have said "earlier" model.
http://www.clarinetperfection.com/clmpcSelmerParis.htm

my 3 main crystal mpcs are vastly different
1 is a bit longer than the others at the beak with the a less wide more parallel beak chamber
the 2nd is a normal OB crystal
the 3rd has a built-in designed tone booster in it which allows the standard facing to really give extradinary dynamics mroe associated with larger tips.

cromerblues

09-08-2008, 05:05 PM

Wow

what a lot of Buffet's and Leblanc's! with odd sprinkling of Selmers plus occasional B&H, well here goes, Steve, you know from recent conversations;

Bb soprano's;

Noblet 40
Otto Link 6
Rico royal 3

Normandy Special
Otto Link 6 or Berg Larsson
Rico royal 3

waiting for recent Ebay buys

B&H 2-20, plus 2 Albert system woods looking in good condition

Reconditioning; Selmer Studente Wood, Consol Paris Wood, Thibouville & Lamy Freres Wood, B&H Regent sitting resting - it started it all!

Need to see a therapist!! oops I am a therapist! Physician cure.......

KennyD

09-09-2008, 03:45 PM

Yeah, and one old Conn being played. My 444N. That's it.
Oh, yeah, we had a dabble or two on the really early Conns (but it sounded like that was just a brief thing and with clarinets from well before the 424s or 444s were around) and we've got a metal Pan American for an almost Conn clarinet...

No one likes the big bore Conns?
Can't find one in good nick?
No one playing jazz clarinet anymore so don't want a big bore clarinet? <Sigh>
Sorry, just me feeling lonely stuck here on my own in the Conn Clarinet Fan Club & Cheer Squad - playing, signing autographs for myself to collect and having to wave my own pom-poms at the same time! :cry:

stevesklar

09-09-2008, 04:50 PM

okay .. not Conns BUT I have a Selmer CT and a 1930s Selmer ... do those count as big bore ??

KennyD

09-09-2008, 05:07 PM

okay .. not Conns BUT I have a Selmer CT and a 1930s Selmer ... do those count as big bore ??

Sure, why not? They can count as big bore - they just can't quite count as Conns :( - just another couple of Selmers to the long list...

Leese

09-14-2008, 11:08 AM

stevesklar

09-14-2008, 01:01 PM

Currently playing on an E11 with a 5RV Lyre; it plays well but it's a bit - generic?

steveslkar - I had an old CT for a while and it was lovely, but had sound projection issues. Didn't matter what setup I used with it, it still got lost in ensemble playing.

I miss it; I'm hankering after another one.

last semester I subbed in a college band. had to play 3rd part, in front of the trombones. next to the french horns i was able to project above the rest of the clarinets ... way too much during a FFF section ... had to scale back big time. couldn't hear much in front of those trombones though so just guessed dynamics for balance most of the time. Used the CT, previous practice I used my LL and couldn't hear myself much

but mpc selection on the CT can really make it loud & project

bassclarinetsam

09-15-2008, 02:02 AM

Bb- Buffet Festival
Pyne MP (close facing)
handmade reeds (rigotti cane)
bonade lig.

AntonVonWebern

09-15-2008, 02:06 PM

Yamaha YCL450/Vandoren 5RV or B45:13/Vandoren 56 Rue Lepic 2.5 or BB 2.5-3.5/Rovner 'dark' lig (still experimenting with ligs and reeds, liking 56 Rue Lepics at the moment, need more of them)

Yamaha YCL221 (bass)/Vandoren B44/Vandoren BB 2.5-3.5/Rovner 'Dark' lig (as above with ligs and reeds, also looking for a more open mpc for the bass, for non-'legit' loud sort of stuff).