Klarinet Archive - Posting 000978.txt from 1997/11

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: New Grand Concert Reeds
Date: Wed, 26 Nov 1997 05:44:19 -0500

At 09:35 PM 11/25/97 -0600, Dee Hayes wrote:
>Bill Hausmann wrote:
>
>> At 07:07 PM 11/25/97 +0100, you wrote:
>> >Josh-Boy> I have not had the pleasure of trying the Grand Concert
>> >Josh-Boy> reeds. I have heard many things, but the ONLY reason I did
>> >Josh-Boy> not try them was because of the Rico name (I have probably
>> >Josh-Boy> missed out by stereotyping the Rico name). The reason a box
>> >
>> >I don't understand. What is strange with the name?
>> >
>> >Dirk
>> >
>> And remember, Rico makes not only Rico and Rico Royal, but also Symetricut,
>> La Voz, Mitchell Lurie, Hemke (sax), etc.
>>
>
>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?
>
La Voz and Mitchell Lurie boxes, at least, do say "Manufactured and
distributed by Rico International" right on the box. But "stigmatized" is
such a strong word. Just like V-12's are different from Vandoren Classique
reeds, the different Rico products have different cuts, different
selectivity of reed material, etc. To avoid them because you don't like
standard Ricos is like avoiding Cadillacs because you don't like Chevys.

Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
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