Klarinet Archive - Posting 000351.txt from 1997/12

From: SEAN TALBOT <talbotse12@-----.edu>
Subj: Is it worth the extra $?
Date: Tue, 9 Dec 1997 09:08:51 -0500

I throw it out because all view points should be presented.
Popular or not. I did fail the make the point that Mr. Garret
brought up that silver keys (finishwise) last longer usually. I
did know that but it had left my mind. I also didn't point out
that silver plate also adds some weight to the instrament. All
of this does make me wonder why ligatures of different materials
make a difference in sound. I first noticed this when I tried a
variety of Robert Scott ligatures of the same design but different
materials. I ended up getting the BG lig that Ricardo Morales
endorses because I liked the tone it gave me on my Genusa mouthpiece.
It does have gold plated contacts.
Sean Talbot

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SEAN TALBOT wrote:
> I'm not sure I believe any of it but it is
> something to throw out there.
> PLEASE - WE JUST HAD THE MATERIAL WAR - I'M NOT TRYING TO START IT AGAIN SO
> SOON.

Then why throw out the comment? Why not save it for a later war?
Those that lob hand grenades shouldn't be surprised at some
"incoming" after hearing the boom.
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