Buffet Crampon, with
a dedicated strategy for
the continued
development and
improvement of their
instrument range,
presents a new
professional bass
clarinet in 2014. This
new bass is in keeping
with the high standards
of their celebrated
models produced before
1998, giving players a
subtle blend of
traditional and new
technologies.
This new TOSCA bass
clarinet, conceived for
the symphonic
orchestras, broadens the
spectrum of sound
already appreciated in
the existing B-flat and
A models launched in
2004 the E-flat model in
2010. Its well-focused
sound and luminous tone,
assisted by a unique new
register key system,
allows the most
demanding musician the
ability to play the
instrument’s entire
repertoire with an
exceptional freedom and
confidence.
Its intuitive, soundless
TOSCA mechanism
liberates the artist
from the usual
constraints imposed by
the key action on the
lower joint and the
movements of the plateau
keys of the instrument.
Its price positioning
will make this bass
clarinet the best
performing offer on the
global market. The Tosca
range is now completed
with this unique brand
new bass clarinet.
Characteristics
Useful
Bb
Professional
Wood :
Grenadilla (Dalbergia Melanoxylon)
Bore :
New Tosca bore Design
Tenons :
Metal-capped
Neck :
Synthetic cork on tenon with neck adjusting screw
Keys (design) :
24 silver-plated with Tosca design
Keys (system) :
Unique register key system (bright Bb)
Keys (system) :
Rubber dampers for soundless key action
Thumb Key :
Adjustable with new thumb key system
Keys :
New double low D & Eb
Pads :
Leather, leather with metal resonators, cork
14 February 2014
The Effective Reed Preservation
System
ReedJuvinate™ prolongs the life of your reeds,
reduces microbial contamination of your reeds, and achieves a
consistent and perfect moisture level so they are always ready
to play beautifully. Available only on our online store.
It’s different because it SOUNDS different. Forget for a moment the revolutionary and incredibly
practical Moisture Retention capability. Forget for a moment the simple and
one-of-a-kind Fine Tuning System. Forget for a moment even the only ligature
with a lifetime warranty. Forget the history, the professionals, the hand-made
craftsmanship, and beautiful design. The most important thing, above ...all else,
is that the Silverstein Ligature will change your sound. When tested with an oscilloscope, you can clearly
see the presence of more and better-defined harmonic partials. The partials
indicate vibrations and patterns that translate into better sound. “The frequencies from 1k to 10k are the ‘meat’ of
a saxophone’s sound. The Silverstein ligature, at comparable frequencies,
produced more harmonic partials. These partials create greater depth, character
and timber to the saxophone sound. The frequencies from 10k to 20k are the ‘shimmer
and sibilance’ of the saxophone’s sound. The Silverstein ligature, at comparable
frequencies, produced more harmonic partials. These partials create greater
shimmer, articulation and sibilance to the saxophone sound. This is called
‘presence’. The Silverstein ligature produced a sound that
has both ‘presence and accuracy'. This presence and accuracy in the sound will
make the pitch and articulations ‘cut’. Presence is experienced in person, but
also makes a recording of that saxophone sound more accurate and up-front.” *Peter Ballin Productions Special thanks to Peter Ballin for independent
testing. Peter Ballin is an acclaimed jazz artist and studio musician of the
Chicago area. www.peterballin.com