Klarinet Archive - Posting 000111.txt from 1994/04

From: Christopher Zello <en444@-----.EDU>
Subj: Bass clarinets
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 1994 18:48:14 -0400

It seems obvious to me that any clarinet player will want to try
an instrument out before they buy it. But like some have
commented, it is becoming more difficult to find an excellent
horn (as well as good reeds). I purchased a new RC e-flat last
year from Int'l Musical Suppliers last year and had a 5 month
wait before I could get the instrument since Buffet simply was not
making any in France. Yes I could have gone with another dealer. But I
remember Lisa Argiris telling that if I ever bought a
bass clarinet that she as well as the factory (Selmer) would
only have a handful in stock at any one time.

Although I am no expert, I have been stuck playing a variety
of models of bass clarinets (for university ensembles), and
on e of the best horns I have ever played was a Selmer
low e-flat model. I have been told by numberour s people
that they play weel in tune--and I agree. The Selmer
low c models are great as well. REcently, here at DePaul
University, were where I go to school, they purchased a
low c Buffet. It's great. But I'm sure anyone else might
try another one and find they really stink. Maybe it's
just me, but for all my equipment I have always found
one particular item stand above the rest of the bunch--
and my decision was made easy. I ultimately found that
what I found was awesome was also what John B. Yeh found
to be just as good. I would recommend not buying anything
that seems mediocre--try to buy something which is the
bast piece of equipment you have ever played.

This is my first time on the m network. . .

If there are any requests for this I would have no problem
getting you the tentative schdeule for the ICS here at
DePaul July 13-17. Someone just tell me if they'd like
to see it posted. . .

--
Christopher Zello en444@-----.edu