Klarinet Archive - Posting 000989.txt from 1998/08

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Buffet Greenline
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1998 21:37:55 -0400

On Mon, 31 Aug 1998, Shouryu Nohe wrote:
> I recall several months ago you telling a tale of how you attended a
> clarinet convention, and begrudgingly tried a Greenline, even though you
> weren't interested. I also recall that you said that when you played it,
> at the time, you liked it better than your current clarinet, however you
> didn't switch. I think. ^_^

Ahhhh....I've got it now. Yes, that one PLAYED better than my wood R-13 -
that's what got me onto the greenline. But some R-13's also play better
than others......I guess I should have been more clear in saying that the
R-13 Greenline is every bit as good as its wood counterpoint......same
variations and same quality. Sorry that wasn't as clear - and thanks for
reminding me of that story.....you have a good memory!

Since that momentous (sp?) occassion, I have tried out Greenlines
regularly - and I do notice a difference in the way they blow.....I can't
really describe it too well other than they have a different resistance to
them......not negative....just diffferent. But......once you get used to
that feel, the wood one would feel a bit odd I think........just
preference. Certainly not a difference in sound that one could hear well.

Roger Garrett
IWU

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