Klarinet Archive - Posting 000400.txt from 1997/07

From: "K C" <clarinetken@-----.com>
Subj: Re: Opus / Concerto
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 1997 16:34:19 -0400

In addition to Mr. Blumberg's response, I think that the Opus (which I
play) is very good in terms of intonation and projection at very quiet
dynamics & I definitely agree with him...the left hand Ab/Eb lever is
very useful...and doesn't take long to get used to...

Ken Chin

>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

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