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2025-03-07 00:46:11

Considering a low C Bass Clarinet

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2025-03-09 04:00:46

How can I keep cat off counters / plants?

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That makes so much sense, alright I’ll search harder for mouthpieces. I also had no idea that you guys used more than 1 mouthpiece, so I’ll keep that in mind moving forward. And I’ve heard others recommend me the Vocalise G as well, so I’ll take a look at it.

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I've played on a Selmer Paris Low C for college - I had a heck of time keeping it in alignment (I was needing to send it in or do small screw / cork alignment stuff almost monthly). I do admit it was an older instrument, about 15 years or so, and a college owned instrument. I am not sure how common this is, but as a music ed major, it was frustrating for me (though the local instrument tech did teach me a ton). I have a Backun Alpha on order right now through my local music store and cannot wait - the key system is much more intuitive for the lower keys (in my opinion) plus I cannot wait to have my own low C bass clarinet. I know I won't get mine until October or November, the shop said they are on back order : ( but every video that I have heard it played in sounds super good for a synthetic bass clarinet! I am saving up to upgrade my mouthpiece and ligature as soon as it comes in, too, but if you are looking at a new one, check out Backun! The Q's are beautiful (the cobolo wood one would be a dream, but not as a first year, small town band director, lol) but the alphas are super affordable and have the same key system. Earspasm has videos on them (and I believe Michael said he helped test / design the key system, but I could be wrong), and I highly recommend them! Especially since he does blind plays of different models!! It helped me hear the differences!

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It seems like your a really caring owner, your cat is lucky to have you. I don't mean this to be critical, it's just the harsh reality of owning a cat... You need to be changing your behaviors to make sure your cat is safe, not expecting your cat to change hers to accommodate you. If you leave food out, especially something toxic like onions, your cat will get into it, it's only a matter of time. If you can't remember to put food away, why do you expect your cat to remember not to try and investigate and jump on the counters? In my experience, leaving food out, plants and shelves with breakables are just things you have to get rid of if you have a cat. It's not a matter of if, but when your cat will get into them. When it comes to counters in general, I have just given up fighting about it. I just wipe them down before cooking. Sorry if this isn't the answer you wanted.

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I do completely understand where you are coming from. I did get rid of any dangerous plants before bringing my cat home, and have made sure the things I have up on shelves aren't breakable. When I say "leave food out" I more mean a scrap (small piece of onion or pther food that fell out of the pan or was left on my plate when I put it in the sink) I no longer leave any leftovers or uncovered food out. I will definitely do better about making sure that stuff is cleaned up, I just know I am far from perfect - especially at the end of a long work day. I already wipe down the counters before cooking, I am mostly just worried about her safety with food and the stove temperatures.

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The best suggestion I have seen about the stove top is to put a cookie or baking sheet on top of the element, upside down and slightly over hanging the edge. If your cat jumps on top of it, the tray will fall startling her and she probably won't do it again. It also won't get as hot as the element. Regarding plates in the sink, I just clean them immediately. I know it's hard to muster the energy to clean the dishes right away, but if your cat is interested in the sink, it's just what has to happen. If you are going to leave plates in the sink, just scape the food off before putting it in the sink and rinse it off at the very least. I clean up all food around the stove before I start eating.

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Thank you for the tip with the hot stove - at this point it is my biggest fear. I accept I have a hard time cleaning after I cook, so this may just be a personal challenge to overcome; I like the idea of not sitting down to eat until everything is cleaned up, I may adopt that mindset to help! Thank you so much for all the advice!

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