Klarinet Archive - Posting 000509.txt from 1998/06

From: <Maestro645@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] re:marketing buzzwords
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 06:42:24 -0400

In a message dated 6/14/98 David Blumberg wrote:
> The Opus (to me) is heavier sounding/feeling, like the Prestige compared to
> the R-13. I don't even use nor like the Eb lever on my Prestige R-13, but I
> certainly did find the Prestige to be "heavier feeling" (in terms of sound,
> and projection) then the R-13 regular. I tried 25 A's, and 25 Bb at Weiners
> when I picked out my set in 1988, and found that the Prestige model felt
> different then the regular R-13. Same for the Concerto - Opus. I wonder if
> maybe it is a denser piece of wood?? (or is that just me;)
>
No, it's not just you. That is exactly how I feel. I just had a hard time
explaining it! :o)
Chris Hoffman

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