Bb CLARINET
instrument
Buffet R-13: “I play the Buffet R-13 Bb Clarinet, SN 47xxxx. It’s the best.” – Cb
modifications
BARREL: “I use a Backun Cocobolo Fat Boy Barrel with my Buffet R-13. And I truly find that there is a big difference in the focus and center of my tone. Intonation is extremely consistent in all registers as well.” – Cb
BELL: “I use a Backun Traditional Cocobolo Bell with my Buffet R-13. And I am pleased with how the Backun Voicing Groove really improves the clarion register while smoothing the break between registers as advertised.” – Cb
mouthpieces
I play a handmade Frank L. Kaspar “SUPERB” (Ann Arbor, Mich.) and also a custom Charles Bay as my backup mouthpiece on clarinet. I love them both, but each has their own properties and characteristics.
“My clarinet mouthpieces are extremely rare. However, there are numerous contemporary mouthpiece artisans who are creating superior custom mouthpieces worth consideration. Also, larger companies such as Vandoren, D’addario, and others offer stock mouthpieces that economically emulate the standards of the great custom pieces. You can get those mouthpieces at most local music stores or online.” – Cb
ligature
I use Silverstein Works CRYO4 Ligatures with both my Bb Clarinet and Eb Alto Saxophone mouthpiece and reed combination setups. These ligatures perform as advertised by the manufacturer. Highly recommended!
reeds
I am currently using Vandoren V12 on my Bb Clarinet mouthpiece setups.
“I tried all of the major brands of reeds, including the latest in synthetic reeds and have found that I prefer the overall response for the type of playing I am doing as a private studio teacher and wind ensemble principle clarinetist. I also found a strange personal situation in that the synthetic reeds injured my tongue if I played for sustained periods of practice and performance. The clarinet sound I get with the Vandoren V12 Reeds is most consistent among that brand for me and clean in all ranges of the instrument. I have always preferred the sound of excellent cane reeds.” – Cb
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Eb Alto Saxophone
instrument
“In addition to the patented key work mechanisms and tone hole placements, I believe that the special (brass metal work) annealing process used in the manufacturing of Selmer Paris Saxophones makes them the superior choice in that there is a “weight” and “substance” to the instrument that other horns don’t have when I play them.
This special manufacturing process stabilizes important harmonics throughout the scale and thus, the vibrations throughout the instrument while playing it are inherently harmonious with note frequencies.” – Cb
mouthpieces
Classical + Teaching Studio Alto Saxophone
“I play a Selmer Paris S80 C* for Classical work.”
Jazz + Recording Studio Alto Saxophone
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“Christopher Burnett” Syos custom model is now available in both: black + light blue
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SYOS – SHAPE YOUR OWN SOUND ARTIST // I’m happy to be an endorsing artist for SYOS. I recently received a unique new concept in making jazz alto saxophone mouthpieces from their shop in Paris, France. I gave them specifications for this mouthpiece based upon what I have come to prefer over the years to create the “Christopher Burnett” SYOS model. Using the exacting precision of computer programming in manufacturing my exact parameters, SYOS physically constructed my mouthpiece to these precise tolerances using 3-D printer technology. They have just about any color choice for both the mouthpiece and ligature, I both, a “blue” and “black” version of my custom “Christopher Burnett” SYOS model. You can order my exact mouthpiece from them or simply build your own. That’s cool …
“Christopher Burnett”
Signature Edition in Black & Blue
… I now play and endorse my own “Christopher Burnett” custom model SYOS – Shape Your Own Sound alto saxophone mouthpiece for Jazz work and it’s truly the best mouthpiece I’ve played to date.
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ligatures
I use Silverstein Works CRYO4 Ligatures with both my Bb Clarinet and Eb Alto Saxophone mouthpiece and reed combination setups. These ligatures perform as advertised by the manufacturer. Highly recommended!
reeds
I am currently using Légère Reeds for classical playing situations on both the Bb Clarinet and the Eb Alto Saxophone. I like the natural cane sound.
“I use the SIGNATURE SERIES Légère Reeds for Alto Saxophone with a Selmer C* mouthpiece and find it superior to any other reeds I have played in terms of consistency, with an evenness of responsiveness throughout the range of the instrument – a genuinely pure saxophone tone quality. Immediate articulation and no “drama” in extreme ranges.” – Cb
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“I am now using BOSTON SAX SHOP Reeds for Alto Saxophone with my own “Christopher Burnett” custom model SYOS – Shape Your Own Sound mouthpiece for Jazz work. I prefer a natural “acoustic” jazz sound for the type of jazz artistry I seek to present musically on the saxophone that has projection and power – without the typical brilliance often associated with contemporary pop music. The combination of my SYOS mouthpiece and the BOSTON SAX SHOP Reeds achieve a balance that gives me the natural sound I am looking for. Jack has developed a great product based on his own knowledge and experience as a player too. My reed “drama” is over.” – Cb
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C FLUTE
instrument
“I recorded part of my warmup for low register practice session today. I’m still getting acquainted with my new Miyazawa flute. I’m very pleased with every register, especially the low end. I also notice the fluidity in mechanism technique enhanced by the Brögger System™.”
SOUND SYSTEMS
microphone
I have been using Shure Microphones since my days performing concerts around the world with military bands. I like the Shure Wireless System with a clip on microphone because I am able to move around any performance stage without losing any sound system presence.
SOFTWARE
music publishing
I use Finale notation, engraving, and print music publishing software with the Garritan Virtual Instrument Libraries. Garritan sounds are widely used in television, film, game audio, and on the world’s greatest concert stages.
music production
YOUTUBE CHANNEL
ABOUT: In addition to compositional and concert performance content, I post videos using my equipment in the context of product demonstrations and various lessons or clinics to Burnett Publishing YouTube Channel.
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