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Klarinet Archive - Posting 000012.txt from 1995/10

From: Lisa Clayton <clayton@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: The best and newest in clarinets...
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 1995 13:47:40 -0400

> I thought Klarinettists might be interested in the following which appears
> in a Damark catalogue that found its way into my mailbox.
>
> "B-flat clarinet: has a humidity-resistant ebonite finish, undercut tone
> holes, nickel-plated steel rings and a bridge that adjusts for proper
> alignment. Machine bored for correct intonation. Includes reed,
> ligature, cap, mouthpiece and cork grease to get you started right away."
>
> This luxurious instrument (for $179) appears beside a Michael Jordan
> 3-piece Card set and below an Aquarium Coffee table.
>
> OK. Next time I have to do fiddly little adjusments I'll remember its a
> feature.

I actually had a friend from my community band that purchased one (he
later cited temporary insanity). He basically wanted a functional
marching horn, and thought that the Damark instrument would fit the
bill. One hour after receiving it, he sent it back post haste.
Apparently there were problems with things like "intonation" and "tone
quality".

He did go out and buy a marching horn, though. He's now a proud
member of the "Thundering Bundys".

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