Klarinet Archive - Posting 000347.txt from 1997/07

From: "David S. Naden" <dnaden@-----.net>
Subj: Re: Opus / Concerto
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 1997 16:07:52 -0400

Mr. Blumberg--

Read your reply. I also play the Buffet Prestige, the RC bore not the
R-13. I find that the left-hand Ab/Eb lever is extremely useful, but
that is personal and everyone is different.

I was not aware that there was a serious difference in the cost or the
weight of the Opus and compared to the Concerto, and those two factors
are obviously important in selecting an instrument.

Thanks for the additional information.

David S. Naden, graduate Student
Cal State University Los Angeles

David C. Blumberg wrote:

> I found the Opus to be more like comparing the R-13 to the Prestige
> R-13
> (heavier instrument, $1000 more) I play the Prestige (don't get me
> wrong,
> I'm not knocking either one) I hardly ever use the L.H. Ab/Eb.
> D.B.
>
> Why not try the LeBlanc Opus? Accoustically, it is the same as the
> Concerto, but the mechanism includes the left-hand Ab/Eb lever--a most
>
> useful key.
>
> David S. Naden, Graduate Student
> Cal State University Los Angeles
>
> David C. Blumberg
> reedman@-----.com