Klarinet Archive - Posting 000954.txt from 1998/08

From: "line ringuette" <lringuet@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Brannen
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1998 10:01:59 -0400

I've heard some really good things about Bill Street (?) from Maine.
I was told he was especially great for Bass Clarinet work, and can make
handcrafted bells and extensions.
Does anyone have any first-hand experience with his work?
How would it rate in comparison to Brannen's?

Thanks,
Line

p.s. I also agree on Brannen's work lasting for a very long time. Although
it's only been 1 year since he worked on my Bb and A clarinets, they are
still just as solid as Day 1 with no signs of ever loosening up. However,
my teacher had his clarinets worked on 8-10 years ago (i think that's what
he told me) and he says they're just as solid too. --however, he has a
very good case to put his clarinets in: he uses Samsonite luggage filled
with that very sturdy 'expensive camera equipment' foam. When you put the
clarinet pieces in, you hear a "swoosh" sound as the fit is so tight.
Also, he cut out the pieces of foam so that there is absolutely no foam
that touches any of the keys!!!
I think I may be doing something similar, when I get a bit of time....

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> From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Subject: Re: [kl] Brannen
> Date: August 31, 1998 9:38 AM
>
> On Sun, 30 Aug 1998, J. Blake Arrington wrote:
>
> > I agree about the quality of work. He worked on my Concerto that is
> > about 2-1/2 years old and it is wonderful. You are also right about
> > the prices. It was expensive at 425, but well worth it. I will
> > happily pay another 425 next year when I get my new A clarinet.
>
> While it is high for Bb/A clarinets, I will still use him for those. I
> was really referring only to the bass clarinet.
>
> Roger Garrett
> IWU
>
>
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