Klarinet Archive - Posting 000367.txt from 1997/05

From: deerich@-----.net
Subj: Re: Tuning and Reeds
Date: Sun, 11 May 1997 11:50:01 -0400

NEWPORTOOL@-----.com wrote:
>
> I've yet to find out why they go so out of tune like that, with my plastic
> clarinet, I have to pull out so much you can see the cork, I think you can
> get longer barrels if its that bad, If anyone has an answer tell me!

The Woodwind catalog carries barrels in a variety of lengths.

OPINION:

Plastic clarinets are designed for beginning students, mostly children.
Beginners, especially children, have very weak embouchers and breath
support. It is my experience that clarinets intended for this market
are built sharp for this reason. An adult will have a very tough time
keeping it down in pitch.