Klarinet Archive - Posting 000766.txt from 1997/04

From: Marian Rutty <mrutty@-----.org>
Subj: Re: E-Flat clarinets (which ones are good?) (long)
Date: Thu, 24 Apr 1997 14:43:26 -0400

if you are playing alot of the time, it would be best for you to save your
pennies and buy a better make. Eb clarinets are difficult as is to keep in
tune. check with colleges to see what faculty or students may be selling
if you can. check with the woodwind and brasswind on any used horns. they
are in southbend indiana. check as many music companies as possible. join
the international clarinet society and find out what is out there.

Marian Rutty, Librarian Computers don't replace people
Notre Dame High School They enhance education.
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On Tue, 22 Apr 1997, Gerry Gramozis wrote:

> Hello everyone. I am looking for opinions about the E-Flat clarinet;
> specifically, which one to buy.
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> The situation I most frequently find myself in that requires the use
> of an E-flat clarinet is in community bands, small ensembles,
> teaching, and other volunteer positions. And to narrow it down further,
> it usually would be only one song out of a whole concert. In other words,
> this instrument would definately be a secondary instrument
> (The primary clarinets I use are my B-flat and A [Buffet Prestige]).
>
> If I had the money I would buy a Buffet Prestige, however, I dont have
> the money. Does anyone have any experience on plastic E-flat's? Are
> they sufficient for the type of playing I will be doing. Is the Vito (Leblanc)
> student, plastic model any good? What other student models have
> anyone played or heard? Are there ones that I definately should avoid?
>
> PS: The mouthpiece I would be using is the Vandoren Crystal mouthpiece.
>
> Thanks very much in advance for any help. It is apprecaited. :)
>
> Gerry
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> Work: (604) 527-5857
> Email: Gerry_Gramozis@-----.ca
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