Klarinet Archive - Posting 000922.txt from 1997/11

From: Christian H. Stene <chrstene@-----.no>
Subj: Re: New Grand Concert Reeds
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 11:40:13 -0500

I think it would be a mistake to think of Grand Concert reeds as the tipical
Rico reed (and definately not marching reeds!!!). These reeds are far better
than most reeds and in my opinion tthey are world class reeds . The
Vandorens are good reeds, but their consistency in strength and shape are
not very good. This is why you only find one or two good reeds out of a box
of ten. I think it had much to do with the 1/4 grading that made the Grand
Concert reeds incredibly consistent. If you were lucky all five or at least
four out of the box were good playable reeds. I only fear what will happen
to the consistency when the 1/4 grading now goes away with the new Grand
Concert Select reeds.

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Christian Stene

chrstene@-----.no

Norwegian Youth Orchestra

Clarinetus Bergensis

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From: Josh-Boy <joshcole@-----.Edu>
Subject: Re: New Grand Concert Reeds
Date: Mon, 24 Nov 1997 22:15:12 -0700 (MST)

I have never actually tried Grand Concert reeds. I'm not a big fan of
Rico, except in marching season. Have you tried Vandoren V12's? They are
very workable reeds, given the knowledge of how to, and in my experience
have proven to be the best, richest sound.

Also, I have a few questions:
1) What lig do you find the best?
2) How about mouthpieces?
3) And of course, brand-type of instruments to you all use?

Just to answer my own questions, I have a Buffet Crampton R13, D.Bonade
inverted lig, Gennusa GE mouthpiece setup, and has so far proven very
good. Of course, I am looking to buy a better horn, and since I have very
little money (i.e. $4.48), I need something that plays well but doesn't
cost two arms, a leg, and my lower intestine. Thanks!

Joshua Coleman