Klarinet Archive - Posting 000068.txt from 1998/05

From: Rich & Tani Miller <musicians@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Wood 101
Date: Sun, 3 May 1998 12:38:21 -0400

Wooden marimbas bars are made out of rosewood. It is generally more red than
grenadilla but of course variations occur. Rosewood, according to some
reputable percussionists I know, is becoming more difficult to get. Much of
the rosewood supply for marimbas comes from Honduras.

C E Field wrote:

> Can anyone describe the difference between the appearance of grenadilla and
> rosewood? I have seen many grenadilla clarinets, and some have beautiful
> reddish striations in the wood. I don't think I've seen a rosewood clarinet,
> though. Is it uniform in color? What about durability?
>
> Cindy
>
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