Klarinet Archive - Posting 001161.txt from 1998/09

From: Neil Leupold <nleupold@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Vandoren Hand Select Reeds... hmmm...
Date: Tue, 29 Sep 1998 19:25:11 -0400

Jeff Carwile wrote:

> Is "Hand Select" just marketing hype to increase the price of reeds for
> us cynical american clarinetists, or are "hand select" the reeds that
> are kept within France while the rejects are sent to the US, or does
> anyone have a better explanation or idea?

Say what you will, but I've observed a distinct difference in
quality and endurance of hand select reeds over the traditional
Vandorens. Even if it's all in my head, it's still worth it!

Neil

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