[Dixielandjazz] Which Clarinet

[Harold Troughton]

In response  to Zach Keeter 's clarinet dilemma. The three idols of his, Dodds, Fazola, Evan Christopher, are/were exponents of the Albert / Simple system design of clarinet. These instruments have very large bores & fewer  tone holes horns producing more volume & that "fat" sound typical of New Orleans Jazz. 
 The downside is, due to the fact that most modern day clarinettists have  learned the Bohem system with it's smaller bore, & improved key placement .
This makes switching from Bohem fingering to Alberts a significant hurdle to surmount.
Some Bohem clts (Mainly vintage) however have a larger bore & many jazz players opt for them as a good compromise solution
Amongst these --The Selmer Centered Tone,  
  GC Conn424 and Boosey Hawkes 10 10.  Leblanc also make a Pete Fountain model.
     I hope this helps
 Regards Harold Troughton  Blue Magnolia JO Liverpool.