Klarinet Archive - Posting 000056.txt from 1996/03

From: "Michael D. Moors" <mdmoors@-----.US>
Subj: Hi Terri
Date: Mon, 4 Mar 1996 03:10:53 -0500

Terri,

One thing that I am learning since joining this listserve that you should
tread lightly when talking about equipment. I agree with you about the horn
being less rugged 100% The keys are softer and greater care is needed by
the young student. I chose the Buffet student line because in my spec sheet
to music stores both stores can provide the Buffet line and I like the way
they play. One of my stores doesn't carry the Vito line which I like. To
me (my opinion) both horns are a good choice. Other people might choose Yamaha.
The Vito has far more rugged keywork. It also is a good playing student
model horn.

Since we have this subject going I have a few questions the general list.

1. I have noticed in the State of Michigan that many schools start students
on Signet clarinets or E-11's. Mostly Signets because the are cheaper.
Although as a clarinet player I can justify the added expense, I can't
justify the marching band situation in JH and especially HS. Any comments.
2. I know the Rossi clarinets are made of Rosewood. How does their sound
compare to African Blackwood. I don't know anyone that has a bizillion
dollars to buy one. :-)

Have a good week Terri!!

At 11:45 PM 3/3/96 -0500, you wrote:
>In a message dated 96-03-03 18:03:42 EST, mdmoors@-----.US
>(Michael D Moors - Alpena) writes:
>
>>You can take all of the keys off of a student model buffet and put them
>>on your R-13.
>
>Then if my logic follows, my R-13 would feel clumsy and awkward! I truely
>doubt that Buffet spends much time aligning and adjusting the keywork on each
>plastic Buffet that is assembled. Although the keys may be the same shape
>and size, I believe there is bit more to assembling a clarinet than simply
>screwing them in. In spite of what the specs say, or what Buffet says, all of
>the plastic Buffets that I have had the displeasure of encountering do not
>play well when brand new, and tend to be less rugged over time than other
>beginner models. I'm just giving my opinion; it's not worth an arguement:
> If you like them for your students, use them. I do not.
>
>
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