Klarinet Archive - Posting 000150.txt from 1996/06

From: Fred Jacobowitz <fredj@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Clarinet Lifetime?
Date: Tue, 11 Jun 1996 10:04:59 -0400

Roger,
Acces the archives on this matter. There was a whole long
discussion of this last year. My experiences are also chronicled there.

Fred Jacobowitz
Clarinet/Sax Instructor, Peabody Preparatory

On Sun, 9 Jun 1996, ROGER W. FERRELL wrote:

> This is in reference to a previous message concerning whether or not an older,
> used clarinet might or might not be better than a new one. I have heard some
> past associates of mine claim that a clarinet will only last a few years,
> whereupon it becomes "blown out", apparently due to factors such as the moistu
re
> present in the bore, multiple swabbings, vibrations due to tones being produce
d,
> etc, etc.
>
> I own a Buffet R-13 which I aquired in 1970 that, other than mechanical wear,
I
> still consider to be a better horn than any Buffet I've played on since, mainl
y
> in terms of response, tone quality and intonation. If there is such a thing a
s
> "blowing out" a clarinet, I would like to hear anyone's thoughts on this.
>
> Just in case anyone's interested, I've been a member of the Air Force Band
> program since 1977 and am currently stationed with the Air Force Reserve Band
at
> Robins Air Force Base, just south of Macon, GA. I would sincerely like to hea
r
> from any past military clarinetists, and welcome questions from anyone who mig
ht
> be interested in a gig!
>
> Roger Ferrell
>