Klarinet Archive - Posting 000966.txt from 1997/11

From: rrozinek@-----.net
Subj: Re: New Grand Concert Reeds-RICO
Date: Tue, 25 Nov 1997 23:21:37 -0500

The Mitchell Lurie box has a bold black 1/4 inch Rico on it. The
Grand Concert box has a "Made in the U.S.A. by Rico International."
on the back. The Woodwind & Brasswind catalog has a 2x3 box with a
"Rico Grand Concert Select" logo (fall winter 97-98 p 86). The rest
of the listings don't mention Rico.

> What is interesting is that if you look at a catalog listing, it is NOT shown
> that the last four are made by Rico. Perhaps Rico wants to be sure that their
> better lines are not stigmatized by the reputation of the cheapie end of the
> line?? Is the actual manufacturer listed on the box?
>
> Dee Hays
> deerich@-----.net
> Canton, SD
>
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Russ Rozinek, Maxwell, Iowa