Klarinet Archive - Posting 000018.txt from 1996/02

From: *RiCe CaKeS* <msl@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Alto clarinets and their problems
Date: Thu, 1 Feb 1996 16:37:44 -0500

On Thu, 1 Feb 1996, Dan Leeson: LEESON@-----.edu wrote:

> I wonder to what extent the notorious reputation of alto clarinets is
> due in any way to the mouthpieces that are supplied by the
> manufacturer.

you pose a very interesting question. for my alto, i use a selmer c* and a
vandoren ligature. i may get a rovener ligature, but i'm not sure they
make one to fit an alto clarinet. as for my current equipment, it is a vast
improvement over the stock mouthpiece i started on. while i think the
sound could be improved further, there are not many options available to
me. if i got to use it more, i would not mind the expense of having a
mouthpiece made especially for it and me, but since it sits there most of
the time, i won't bother with the expense just yet.

michele susan lamb