Klarinet Archive - Posting 000132.txt from 1998/09

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Armstrong Horns?
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1998 18:42:20 -0400

At 05:15 PM 9/4/98 -0400, Ed Lyons wrote:
>What is the general opinion of the Armstrong Bb clarinets as beginner's
instruments. Could anyone provide a general description of their
"characteristics" (I won't beg the question by calling them "qualities")?
>
I believe the Armstrongs are of the same design as Artletys, both coming
from UMI. If this is so, the main "characteristics" would be horrendously
sharp throat notes and generally thin, shrill tone. Actually, the very
latest model Artley 17S (WITHOUT the adjustment screw on the left pinky C
key, but no change in model designation) is much improved, but I'd rather
have a Bundy any day.

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