Klarinet Archive - Posting 001188.txt from 1997/08

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: Bass clar. price and more
Date: Wed, 27 Aug 1997 22:25:37 -0400

At 08:09 AM 8/27/97 -0500, Roger Garrett wrote:
>Well...we all have the brands we like, but the bottom line is, if you like
>the way it plays.....go for it! I continue to buy Buffet for a couple of
>reasons......mostly that they match up with each other. What you do not
>want to do is buy a Leblanc Bb and a Buffet A or mix a Selmer with a
>Leblanc......too much adjusting to pitch and resistance.

Good point. Assuming that within families, the general intonation, etc.,
properties would be the same, this would be the ideal setup. At least by
Bb and my alto match!

Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
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If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is too loud.