Klarinet Archive - Posting 001245.txt from 1998/05

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Re:Signet & Resonite
Date: Mon, 25 May 1998 17:23:38 -0400

At 05:06 PM 5/25/98 -0400, Mark A. Bradley wrote:
>Bill,
>
>Thank you very much for your response.
>I am sure that this is a Signet, and I am sure that it is made out of
>resonite because it actually says "Resonite" on it. I can bring the
>horn home after school tomorrow and will send you exactly what the
>printing says on it. It is worn so maybe I am wrong and it is not a
>Signet, but I'm pretty darn sure.
>
I'll take your word for it if it actually SAYS "Resonite" on it. But that
would make it somewhat unusual. Generally, the difference between a Bundy
and a Signet is the material, some wood Bundys being the principal exception.

>Could the resistance and lower sound quality in the E-11 be me?
>
Not likely. Unless the higher resistance, interacting with your
embouchure, oral cavity, etc., results in a less desireable sound. You can
probably make adjustments to your embouchure to compensate, if necessary.
Or get a different ax!

>It is harder to pull out to tune, as the cork gets looser towards the
>ends, so maybe I should see it repaired. Is it normal to have your
>corks repaired after a year of use? (I do use it a lot)
>
It seems a bit quick, but cork, like reeds, is a highly variable product.

Bill Hausmann bhausman@-----.com
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