Klarinet Archive - Posting 000014.txt from 1995/10

From: Richard Hoenes <V2110A@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: The best and newest in clarinets...
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 1995 14:10:02 -0400

On Mon, 2 Oct 1995 10:47:40 -0700 Lisa Clayton said:
>> 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."
>>
>> 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".

Any recommendations for what brand/model a student/beginner should get?
Thanks in advance.

Richard