Klarinet Archive - Posting 000371.txt from 1998/12

From: "Carl Schexnayder" <carlsche@-----.net>
Subj: Re: Re: [kl] A question of Clarinet Preference
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 10:28:17 -0500

Hi Cindy,

I wasn't trying to accuse you of anything. The people I was refering to in
the statement below were the band directors and private teachers who insist
that their students play nothing but the R-13.

Sorry if you misunderstood,
Carl Schexnayder

>In a message dated 12/7/98 10:25:03 AM, Carl wrote:
>
><<I just think it would be nice if all of
>
>these people try all of the new stuff that comes out instead of just taking
>
>it for granted that the R-13 is going to be better than anything else.>>
>
>If you re-read my original response, I said that the R13 was "probably" the
>model for John. I think it is unrealistic to assume that any young person
will
>be able to try 20 R13s or 20 this-n-that models from any company. If there
is
>a music store in my state that stocks such largesse, I would love to know
>about it.
>
>Meantime, I was only suggesting that John has to start somewhere in his
search
>for a new clarinet. An R13 would be the logical choice given the fact that
the
>first one he tried (though a loaner) gave him good tone and responsiveness.
>
>Of course, if it were "practical" to do so, I would encourage John to try
>EVERY make and model of pro clarinet available. And then every possible
>mouthpiece/ligature/barrel setup, as well. But I doubt that John and his
>parents have the time and money resources to do that. Plus, the Woodwind &
>Brasswind or Giardinelli's or XYZ Co. might get a bit tired restocking the
>instruments John returns ;-)
>
>By the way, I do not have any financial interest in Boosey & Hawkes,
Buffet,
>etc. I am speaking from my own personal prejudice mixed with my desire to
make
>John's search a little more organized.
>
>Cindy
>
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