Klarinet Archive - Posting 000937.txt from 1997/11

From: Jennifer Rose McKenna <jrm0013@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: New Grand Concert Reeds
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 14:01:27 -0500

On Tue, 25 Nov 1997, Christian H. Stene wrote:

> 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
YA SOMEONE WHO AGREES WITH ME!!!
THANKYOU I WANTED TO SAY IT MY SELF, BUT I DIDN'T SO I'M GLAD I'M NOT
ALONE!!!

jennifer mckenna
jrm0013@-----.edu
university of north texas
clarinet concentration/music ed major>
> chrstene@-----.no
>
> Norwegian Youth Orchestra
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> Clarinetus Bergensis
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> From: Josh-Boy <joshcole@-----.Edu>
> To: jrm0013@-----.us
> 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
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