Klarinet Archive - Posting 000343.txt from 1999/02

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: [kl] Evette Clarinets
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 20:01:51 -0500

On Mon, 8 Feb 1999, Kevin Fay (LCA) wrote:
> In fact, my opinion is the exact opposite of Carl's--I truly
> believe that, at least until recently when the artist-level horns have
> gotten so expensive, buying ANY intermediate horn is a waste of money. They
> don't play any better n tune than the plastic ones, and just don't sound
> better. Save the cash for the R-13 when you get to it (or any other, more
> expensive level artist horn if that is your preference).

I generally agree with most of Carl's postings - but I have also posted
the same information regarding intermediate horns as Kevin. Play on a
well sealed plastic until that time that you are ready to play on a top of
the line instrument. The inbetween models have all of the problems of the
less expensive plastics with the expense problems of the top of the line!

> This will of course bring up the plastic v. wood thing (again).

Actually, Kevin, it is a separate issue. While many of us feel a wood
clarinet resonates and blows with a different resistance and pressure than
a plastic horn, the issue here is if a person should be discriminated
against - even if they play a plastic as well as a person who plays a
wooden horn!

> My vote has
> been with the considerable number of oboe players (including my wife) who
> have paid MORE to get an ABS top joint on their Loree. No cracks, same
> sound. Oh how I wish Buffet would make an artist level plastic horn! (Yes,
> I know about the Greenlines--they're heavy I may buy one anyway).

And they are quite wonderful. I only recommend the Greenlines to my
students now.
Roger Garrett
Professor of Clarinet
Director - Concert Band, Symphonic Winds & Titan Band
Advisor - Recording Studio
Illinois Wesleyan University

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