Klarinet Archive - Posting 001421.txt from 1999/01

From: George Lin <glin@-----.org>
Subj: Re: [kl] my clarinet
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1999 19:12:25 -0500

On Thu, 28 Jan 1999 Suprjesie@-----.com wrote:

> hi. I am a high school clarinetist and I am trying to figure out what model
> my clarinet is. It used to be my grandfather's and is at least 20 years old,
> but still in excellent condition. My private instructor and the repairmen at
> the local music store both commented on how good it was, especially my mouth
> piece, but I want to know HOW good. It is not all of the sam ebrand. The
> mouhtpiece and barrel are Selmer. I don't know whay bore it is, but I usually
> use V12 3's and they work best. The key pieces and bell are Normandy. I have
> looked in numerous catalogs and websites and have not even found another
> Normandy clarinet. If any of you guys can help me that would be great. If
> you need any other information, just ask.

> thanks again,
> Jessie
>
Jessie, the manufacturer of the Normandy line is LeBlanc. They have an
excellent reputation, especially recently with their new line of
clarinets. I believe the Normandy line is geared toward the intermediate
grade of the clarinet (somewhere in between a plastic student model and a
wodden professional model). Look up Leblanc on a Search engine and go to
their site for more info. They will even send you a catalog.

As far as the mouthpiece, I am guessing you have a Selmer HS* series
mouthpiece. Is there an inscription oon the mouthpiece? These mouthpieces
were probably popular years ago. I don't know anyone that plays on one,
but if it works for you, don't change it!

George Lin

Fairfax, VA

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