Klarinet Archive - Posting 000040.txt from 1995/10

From: David Blumberg <reedman@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: The best and newest in clarinets...
Date: Tue, 3 Oct 1995 20:56:52 -0400

A really good Clarinet for less experienced players is the new Buffet E-11.
It has been around for a long time, but has been improved in the last 5 years
to be a really good instrument. The keys are now made with silver plating-
Standard on this clarinet. The Woodwind Co. (800) 348-5003 sells this
Clarinet for under $500 (it retails for over $1000) which the locals can't
touch. In my 14 years as a Woodwind Specialist, I have only seen 2 of these
E-11's crack. They're treated in Germany not to crack. I have all of my
students get one of these when they want to junk their old plastic horns.(or
just to march w/ them).
David C. Blumberg
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From: Klarinet -
Clarinettist's Network on behalf of Richard Hoenes
Sent: Monday, October
02, 1995 2:10 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list KLARINET
Subject: Re:
The best and newest in clarinets...

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