Klarinet Archive - Posting 000108.txt from 1995/11

From: Michael D Moors - Alpena <mdmoors@-----.US>
Subj: Re: Student model clarinets
Date: Mon, 6 Nov 1995 23:46:26 -0500

David,

One thing about this network you can have nice discussions that give
people varying opinions. I belong to a listserve for my computer group
that is very negative. This is refreshing to say the least.

I agree with the consistency being better on Buffet student instruments
then the professionals. Strange as they have the same key. My concern
is service more then anything else. I would rather have someone to
handle problems for me. My opinion. One cracked clarinet was enought
for me.

Mike

On Tue, 7 Nov 1995, David Blumberg wrote:

> Mike,
> The Woodwind Company(and probably a lot of others) will Play test the
> instrument before shipping if you request it. I would never mail order a Pro
> Instrument because I am extremelly selective, but for a young player the
> student instruments (Buffet and Yamaha) are really consistent- I wish the Pro
> Horns were even almost as consistant as are the student line. My only caution
> is that from the hot dry summer, the E-11 Barrels are very tight from the
> factory. I have a wonderful repair man who does not care where the instrument
> came from.
> David C. Blumberg- Phila.,Pa.
>
> ----------
> From: Klarinet - Clarinettist's Network on behalf of Michael D Moors -
> Alpena
> Sent: Friday, November 03, 1995 5:48 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list KLARINET
> Subject: Re: Student model clarinets
>
> I agree 100% with Robert Springs opinion of the Yamaha and Vito
> clarinets. I teach beginning band and am a clarinet teacher and solo and
> ensemble judge for the State of Michigan. From my exposure to student
> model instruments I think the Yamaha and Vito are made by the same
> company. I also really like the Buffet student model clarinets. I try
> to upgrade mouthpiece. Or school system uses B45 Vandoren mouthpieces as
> standard equipment. For students that can't afford the B45 we have
> decided to go with student model Knox mouthpiece. For $20.00 you can get
> a mouthpiece that is far above stock mouthpieces.
>
> In regard to buying an instrument from a catalog. At the risk of getting
> "flamed" by readers from such warehouses I would like to point out
> pitfalls. I have tried selected new professional model Buffets that are
> terrible as far as being adjusted. A warehouse isn't going to "prep" a
> instrument for you. You could probably buy a brass instrument without
> problems but an oboe, basson, clarinet or sax I would pay more to have it
> preped. Another pitfall with warehouses is you deal directly with the
> company (at most warehouses) for service. This at the least can be time
> consuming and inconvenient. If you find a good repairman (like I have)
> buy him dinner once in a wile.
>
> BTW Bob, are you teaching at the Iron County Youth camp this year. If so
> I have some students I will send up there. Adam Dempsey raves about your
> circular breathing! I have a Sophomore girl that is doing very well that
> I would like you to work with.
>
> Mike Moors
> mdmoors@-----.us
>
> On Fri, 3 Nov 1995 Robert.Spring@-----.BITNET wrote:
>
> > Helen,
> >
> > Teachers in Arizona have had great luck with the Yamaha student line
> > instruments. I have also played some very fine Leblanc Vito student line
> > horns.
> >
> > >Hi!
> > >I am seeking peoples advice/comments/experience with student model=
> > > clarinets. I do most of my teaching at an organisation called "out of=
> > > school music" which caters for primary school children, and is a
> government=
> > > funded scheme. We begin clarinet with children aged between 9 and 10,
> and=
> > > they can learn for three years at these classes. (group tuition, up to 6
> or=
> > > 8 in a class) They hire an instrument through the scheme, but at the end
> of=
> > > three years, the children need to buy their own instrument, and those
> who=
> > > continue usually go on to private lessons. As we approach the end of the=
> > > teaching year here, parents are beginning to ask our advice on which=
> > > instrument to buy, and while I have always recommended one particular
> brand=
> > > in the past, this year the catalogues we have been sent seem to offer
> many=
> > > more options.
> > >
> > >Now, I should mention that I am in a city that has a less than adequate=
> > > music store, who, despite our promises to get them 10 or 15 "sales" of=
> > > clarinet each December, still refuse to stock more than one clarinet at
> a=
> > > time! Consequently, we have been looking into offers from mail-order=
> > > companies in some of the bigger NZ cities.=20
> > >I am wondering what other teachers experiences are with the following (or=
> > > any other brands/models you may particularly like!)
> > >
> > >Artley 70s Grendilla, NZ$815
> > >Artley 65s Main body wood, NZ$795
> > >Armstrong 4001 Composite body NZ$539
> > >Yamaha C100 ABS body NZ$735
> > >Yamaha YCL26II ABS body NZ$1075
> > >
> > >I've included the price - a special offer cash price - just for
> comparison=
> > > for those interested! The exchange rate at the moment is about=20
> > >NZ$1 - US$0.65
> > > - UKL0.42
> > > =20
> > >
> > >And what is the ABS body on the Yamaha? some type of composite I presume?
> > >
> > >There are others available to us; the Buffet wooden student models, for=
> > > example, but a lot of our students are on tight budgets, and are not
> always=
> > > *that* serious!!
> > >
> > >I would really appreciate peoples feedback on this! Thanks in advance for=
> > > your comments!
> > >
> > >Helen
> > >
> > >
> > >* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> > >* Helen Emerson *
> > >* Department of Music *
> > >* University of Otago *
> > >* New Zealand *
> > >* helen.emerson@-----.nz *
> > >* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
> >
> > ----
> > Dr. Robert S. Spring
> > Professor of Music (Clarinet)
> > School of Music
> > Arizona State University
> > Tempe, AZ 85287-0405
> > Office - 602/965-4306, FAX - 602-965-2659, Home - 602/345-8013
> > Internet: Robert.Spring@-----.edu
> >
>

   
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