Klarinet Archive - Posting 000814.txt from 1997/02

From: "J. Lawrie Bloom" <l-bloom@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Buffet bass "Brannenizing"
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 1997 09:16:07 -0500

>J.Lawrie B.:
>
>Can you tell us what you meant by "new mechanism" on your bass? (just
>curious). And what is it that Bill Brannen does-I'm curious because it
>seems like adjusting a bass is a rare art-it would be great to know what
>a recognized craftsman's theories are.
>
I'm sorry I was very unclear. Bill didn't change the mechanism, Buffet
did. Bill just makes it work to its optimal potential. You would have to
ask Bill exactly what he does, I trust him, and he has taken a lifetime
developing his technique, just as we do to play them. What I know is that
if I pick out a good instrument the Brannens can make it play 50% better
immediately. To me that's worth it.

--
J. Lawrie Bloom
clarinet and bass clarinet Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Northwestern University l-bloom@-----.edu

--
J. Lawrie Bloom
clarinet and bass clarinet Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Northwestern University l-bloom@-----.edu