Klarinet Archive - Posting 000970.txt from 1997/10

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Question
Date: Sat, 25 Oct 1997 00:56:42 -0400

On Fri, 24 Oct 1997, Moren, Jennifer wrote:
> > "The
> > instrument is an Armstrong, made in Elkhart, Ind.
>
> 1) They're plastic. A good sound is very unlikely

Uh oh, Jennifer may get nailed here.....I wonder if Jonathon Cohler is
still reading the list!!!

> 2) The bore is smaller than most clarinets. This results in a tiny
> pinched sound with no room for dynamics.

Again......not necessarily a problem of a small bore....but...we leave
this to the rest of the more "educated physicists" on the listserv!

> 6) I have never heard of a "Zonda" reed, which could be frightening. If
> that reed cost's under $1.50, you get what you pay for...

Now, this alone may attest to the credibility of the poster....no offense
meant here Jennifer. Zonda reeds are now quite widely known.....just
because you have not heard of them does not mean they are poor quality.

> I also recommend Vandoran reeds, but Mitchel Lurie reeds will do for a
> while.

Now, I have nothing against Vandoren reeds, but I am wondering what it is
about them that you like? Do you prefer the V-12's or the regulars?
Size or strength on a Hite Premiere? What do you mean that Mitchel Lurie
reeds will do for awhile......are they step up reeds?

Roger Garrett