Klarinet Archive - Posting 000515.txt from 1998/06

From: dnaden <dnaden@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] re:marketing buzzwords
Date: Mon, 15 Jun 1998 06:42:30 -0400

In response to David's post:

The wood used for the Prestige instruments--at least the RC Prestige--is denser
than the regular models based on the information that I have received. Much like
the Selmer Recital series compared to any other regular Selmer.

As far as the left hand Ab/Eb lever: It takes getting used to, but is invaluable
at times.

David S. Naden, MMus June 1998
Cal State University Los Angles

David C. 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;)
>
> David Blumberg
>
> Date: Sun, 14 Jun 1998 16:09:50 EDT
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> From: <GTGallant@-----.com>
> Subject: Re: [kl] marketing buzzwords & other misconceptions
> In a message dated 98-06-14 15:52:04 EDT, you write:
> << For all the marketing hocus-pocus, what you are buying in either case
> (other
> than the Buffet Elite, which is truly strange) is the basic pro horn with
> some options: >>
> Exactly. What is stranger, is that the Opus and Concerto have the same
> design, yet Leblanc claims the Opus is somehow "darker". I highly doubt that
> adding an Eb lever and changing the logo would affect the tone/tuning
> quality!
> Instead of paying $1,200 or so more for the Opus, just have a repairman put
> on
> a new key for a couple hundred dollars. This alone proves Leblanc's marketing
> prowess.
>
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