Klarinet Archive - Posting 000095.txt from 1997/11

From: Dee Hays <deerich@-----.net>
Subj: Re: Reed Strengths and types
Date: Tue, 4 Nov 1997 18:23:04 -0500

Kilgore Trout wrote:

> >> Maybe someone outhere can answer this question for me. Which brand
> of
> >> clarinet is better, Selmer or Leblanc?
> >>
> >I would love to give you some advice, but it would really help if you
> could
> >tell the following info:
> >
> >1) Which models are you interested in?
> >2) What level of player needs them?
> >3) Are they new or used horns, and how old are they and in what kind
> of
> >condition?
> >4) What kind of playing will they be used for?
> >5) Is there a reason for only choosing between these two brands?
> >
> >Even with the answers to these questions, there is probably not Yes/No
> or
> >Better/Worse solution that can be given!
> >
> >Jennifer
> >
>
> I can give you a yes or no answer. Neither. Instead of wondering which
> brand you should buy, Leblanc or Selmer, you should be wondering what
> model of Buffet you should buy.
>
> KT

Just because you like Buffet doesn't mean everyone does. There are several
well known and not so well known brands that are truly professional, world
class instruments.

Dee Hays
deerich@-----.net
Canton, SD