Klarinet Archive - Posting 000121.txt from 1997/04

From: Jerry Korten <Jrykorten@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Grand Concert Reeds
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 10:51:41 -0500

Actually, we are talking about a product of nature, which is bound to change
with the vintage, location and particular plant. Just like wine...

Next year - last years favorite may be shat upon by all who sing its praises
today.

One of the best boxes of reeds I bought was Vandoren "White Master" (a name
that made me very nervous until I learned they also make "Black Master" -
Just my liberal jitters.)

I also found a "Marca" that came with a clarinet which was like a jewel.

I have also had bad reeds from everyone.

This is what makes it so excitiing. The constant search.

When you have a good reed you can move mountains!

Jerry Korten
NYC

>Actually I don't find these particular reeds more desirable than V12's.
>Personally I find V12's to be the most consistent reeds you can buy -
>their the best next to making your own in my opinion! It all depends
>greatly, however on what mouthpiece and ligature combination you're
>useing. There is no one formula that works for everyone.

>Your friend always,

>Daniel G. Smith

>On Thu, 3 Apr 1997, David C. Blumberg wrote:

> The sound, and consistency of the cane - nothing more, nothing less.
>