Klarinet Archive - Posting 000203.txt from 1996/10

From: Kiezun Aneta Elizabeth <kiezun1@-----.CA>
Subj: Re: I think it may be time...
Date: Tue, 8 Oct 1996 19:37:10 -0400

On Tue, 8 Oct 1996, Fogle, Bill wrote:
>
> The MLs are softer, by at least a half-grade, than others. I played with
> the MLs and I think they are superb reeds for flexibility, _evenness_,
> and sometimes they even have a OK tone. At some point, and not especially
> suddenly, I found I had completely switched over to V12s and Glotins (i.e.,
> thick center "heart"). I couldn't go back except in an emergency. Yes,
> by all means get Zondas. Something about their "voicing", how clarion
> sounds in comparision with other registers, makes them a treat to play.
> ----Bill Fogle.
>
I've been playing clarinet for twelve years and I use the V12 reeds.
Can I ask what is a ZONDA, is any good, is of old cane?
Thanks, Aneta