Klarinet Archive - Posting 000028.txt from 1997/11

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Ricardo Morales Recital
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 1997 23:48:40 -0500

> I could've sworn he played an Opus, which, since it is unstained, more brown
> streaks show up. I have a Concerto; I wonder what a rosewood one would sound
> like. Wow! All this updating sure leaves you in the dust! Just when you
> think you have the best, it is outdone. How frustrating! Does rosewood give
> off basically the same sound as grenadilla? Is this some new way to break
> the fad of black clarinets?

According to Jonathon Cohler, Leblanc does this because of
marketing hype....that is no difference between Rosewood, Grenadilla,
Plastic, or thin wall/thick wall construction....can't change the laws of
physics (I believe he said). So don't worry....some people believe you
have no need to update!

(BTW, I don't agree).

Roger Garrett