Klarinet Archive - Posting 000360.txt from 1997/09

From: Richard Lahrson <tripspud@-----.net>
Subj: Re: Metal, plastic and wood
Date: Mon, 8 Sep 1997 14:00:19 -0400

My first clarinet in fourth grade band was metal and not a very
good clarinet. I've owned in the past the contrabass LeBlanc, also metal
and a fine instrument.
Obtaining a new plastic clarinet in the fifth grade was a big
improvement over the school band metal clarinet. My current mouthpiece
is plastic (a Runyon) and I won't trade or sell it for anything.
I recall hearing about some limited production clarinets that Haynes
manufactured about fifty or more years ago that were double walled. The object
of the double wall was temperature related. I think the material was silver.
Anyone have more info on these clarinets or better, playing experience?

Rich Lahrson
tripspud@-----.net

   
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