Klarinet Archive - Posting 000145.txt from 1997/04

From: "Daniel G. Smith" <DANIEL.G.SMITH1@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Grand Concert Reeds
Date: Fri, 4 Apr 1997 19:36:59 -0500

This is soo true!!!! *grin* Thanks for your input!

Your friend always,

Daniel G. Smith

On Fri, 4 Apr 1997, Jerry Korten wrote:

> 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.
> >
>