Klarinet Archive - Posting 000098.txt from 1994/03

From: Bill Sempf <wsempf@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: ImPracticality and Purchases
Date: Mon, 7 Mar 1994 22:31:08 -0500

I guess I'll kill two birds with one stream of binary data. First,
I will become an unlurker by introducing myself, and I'll toss my opinion
on the "best" clarinet out there for the good of the list.

First, I am a classically trained jazz clarinet player. I have
studied with Robert Titus, Les Nicholas, Jim Pyne (and his wife), and Jim
Staten. I have studied at Capital University and the Ohio State
University. I play with several groups, including the Lower London Street
Dixie Jazz Band, and a clarinet quartet, still (after several years)
unnamed. I have fairly extensive knowledge of wind 4tet, orchestral, and
solo literature for the clarinet.

Most importantly, at least as far as the list is concerned, I am
the woodwind specialist among the Educational Service Department at Coyle
Music in Columbus. We deal with Yamaha, Selmer, B&H, Leblanc, and about
100 accessory and reed companies. Please don't hesitate to ask any
information of me, I love to answer.

Now, on the "best" clarinet question, I can say honestly that I
have played every clarinet worth it's salt under $4000. By FAR the best
tone, smoothest scale and best intonation comes from the Yamaha 72CS, of
which I own two. (Bb and A of course.) I'd really suggest you at least
give them a try!!

Now we just sit back, and watch the flames......

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