Klarinet Archive - Posting 001557.txt from 1999/01

From: Jack Kissinger <kissingerjn@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: [kl] new purchase?
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 1999 07:25:11 -0500

Hi Tom,

I think we have a misunderstanding here that you can clear up because you know
alot more about this than I do. (All I know is what the manufacturers say. You
have undoubtedly done actual measurements.) In my original post, I wasn't
disagreeing with Carl's characterization of either the VSP or the Sonata.
Leblanc describes the Sonata as polycylindrical. I was instead suggesting that
the VSP may be more like Selmer's top lines and that Selmer's top lines are
different from Buffet and Leblanc. With the exception of the 10G (which is
described as polycylindrical) and the Signature (which is not described), Selmer
describes its top instruments as having a "reversed cone" upper bore. Perhaps
this is not the same thing as the VSP's "reversed taper"? Or are you saying that
the Selmers actually are polycylindrical, regardless of what their advertising
says. Thanks for any clarification.

Best regards,
Jack Kissinger
St. Louis

TOM RIDENOUR wrote:

> Actually, Jack,
> It is correct: the VSP has an inverse taper upper cone and the Sonata's
> configuration is a form of polycylindrical reversing cone. This gives the
> Sonata more depth and resonance and a more mature, flexible tone than the
> VSP.
> tom

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