Klarinet Archive - Posting 000879.txt from 1997/11

From: Dirk Kussin <dirk@-----.de>
Subj: Re: top line model for beginner
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 09:18:08 -0500

Karin> before I joined this list, I almost never heard about cracked
Karin> clarinets (in Germany). It seems to me as if cracking of
Karin> clarinets occurred much more often in the U.S. (just my
Karin> impression from reading the posts on this list). And I know
Karin> lots of clarinetists who use wooden clarinets for marching and
Karin> playing outside, even in winter. (Plastic clarinets are less
Karin> common.)

If your impressions are right, what could be the reason? The following
possible reasons come into my mind:

1. The different climates in Germany and (parts of) the US

2. In Germany usually the Oehler system is played. Perhaps the wood
which is used for them is of higher quality.

I find possible reason no. 2 very implausible. Also, I'm sure that
generally americans take care of their instrument as well as germans.

Any other reasons?

I have to admit that I have similar impressions. My impression from
reading the list is horrible (for example the story of Jeroem from the
dutch for a few weeks). The only clarinet person in "reality" I know
is my teacher (playing german system) and my dealer. My teacher has
not many stories of cracked clarinets to tell. I only remember that he
told the story of a guy who let in winter his clarinet in his car, and
it cracked.

Karin> So if your fear of cracking is your only reason to buy a
Karin> Greenline, I think you could buy a wooden clarinet as well
Karin> without worrying.

Karin, thanks for your advice.

BTW, are you one of the very few persons on this list from Germany?
(Already thought I'm the only one.)

Dirk

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