Klarinet Archive - Posting 001207.txt from 1997/10

From: "David S. Naden" <dnaden@-----.net>
Subj: Re: Buffet Festivals
Date: Sun, 26 Oct 1997 23:37:12 -0500

Bill--

You hit the nail on the head. Thanks for confirming my similar comments.

David S. Naden

Bill Hausmann wrote:

> At 11:41 AM 10/26/97 -0500, composer16 wrote:
> >In a message dated 97-10-26 01:43:29 EST, you write:
> >
> ><< LeBlanc (France - Student line: Vito) also offers a variety of Bb
> > Clarinet. Their top of the line is the "Opus" with their "Concerto" a=
nd
> > "@-----. >>
> >
> >
> >I must say that I have to disagree with that remark. The opus and the
> >Concerto are the exact same horn, acoustic wise. The opus just has a =
lot of
> >fancy gizmos that some people can do without. However, the Concerto h=
as a
> >more lyrical tone quality, and is more flexible.
>
> You fell for the sales blurb trick! If it is exactly the same,
> acoustic-wise, it CANNOT also have a more lyrical tone quality. It wil=
l be
> EXACTLY the same! That's what "acoustical twin" MEANS!
>
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> If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is too loud.