Klarinet Archive - Posting 000580.txt from 1997/01

From: Luuk van Buul <vanbuul@-----.com>
Subj: Re: Plastik clarinet: which?
Date: Mon, 27 Jan 1997 05:12:05 -0500

On Jan 25 Dirk Kussin wrote:
>
> Hello, I'm new on this list.
>
> I'm 30 years old and want to start playing a clarinet. I'm absolut
> beginner. Many people say that for the beginner a clarinet in plastic
> is better than one in wood. Which one from the following four plastic
> clarinets would you recommend, and from which would you dissuade?
>
> 1. Yamaha 26 II M
>
> 2. Selmer (USA) 1400 Bundy
>
> 3. Armstrong (Artley?) 4001
>
> 4. Buffet Crampon B-12 (A 442 high pitch)
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Why not

5. Leblanc Holton/Vito

?

I have some very good experiences with these clarinets. (Holton and Vito are the
same design (by Leblanc USA), only the label is different).

I had students with the B12; I didn't like this at all. Sound and intonation
were bad.

Regarding cheap wooden clarinets: there are some good ones, but quality costs
are cut down in order to be able to deliver products for these prices. So be
careful to choose a good one. I had good experiences with the the Leblanc Sonata
(modern bore design giving a nice tone color and good intonation).

Luuk van Buul

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