Klarinet Archive - Posting 000198.txt from 1997/01

From: Tony Becvinovski
Subj: Re: Metal Clarinets and Hams
Date: Thu, 16 Jan 1997 07:32:01 -0500

Fred,

Do you know or some else might know where I can buy a metal clarinet
from ??? I have been looking everywhere and can't seem to find any.

Thank you,
Tony.

Fred Jacobowitz wrote:

> James,
When I was in High School in New York, I tried out a Haynes solid
> silver eefer. It had the most beautiful sound you could ever imagine.
> However, the tuning stank so I didn't even consider buying it. However,
> I still believe that metal sould be a superior material for making
> clarinets if anyone wanted to try it on a professional level.

> Fred Jacobowitz
> Clarinet/Sax Instructor, Peabody Preparatory