Klarinet Archive - Posting 001446.txt from 1999/03

From: "Carl & Polly Anderson" <DClarinet@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Clarinet and Sax Reeds; Price vs. Quality
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 22:43:01 -0500

Lars, as a subscriber and avid reader of "The Woodwind Quarterly" I think
your idea is great. However, since the subject matter is so highly personal
I think the best that may come of it is a compilation of sorts. After as
many years in this business as you, the combination of mouthpiece, ligature
and reed is a finely balanced entity. I have found that when I use
different mouthpieces some of the same reeds don't really respond the same.
I currently use Zonda #3G, Vandoren Black Masters #3 and/or Muncy #2 1/2.
Each has different charateristics and I need to work them differently. As
far as price, less expensive reeds do not seem to work as well. Maybe this
is a mind-set before one begins the process so a blind play test is
necessary. Just some random thoughts. Best of luck with your project and I
look forward to seeing the results.
Carl Anderson
DClarinet@-----.com
-----Original Message-----
From: musictrader <syrinx@-----.com>
<klarinet@-----.org>
Date: Monday, March 29, 1999 8:36 AM
Subject: Re: [kl] Clarinet and Sax Reeds; Price vs. Quality

>Greetings to All,
>I've been professionally involved in the music business for nearly 40 years
>now, and as a retail music store owner and woodwind player, I am
>continually faced with questions from customers concerning the price and
>quality of Clarinet and Saxophone reeds. Why, for example, is one
>brand/style of reed preferred over the ubiqitous, least expensive RICO.
>What justifies the price range of reeds (from a low of 1.45 up to nearly $4
>per clarinet reed, in our store anyway). What, exactly does the
>manufacturer do to determine (cause) one reed to be worth more (or less)
>than another. I'm considering doing an article for THE WOODWIND QUARTERLY
>on the topic, and I would be very interested in the views of others on the
>list.
>
>Best Regards, Lars Kirmser
>Editor - THE WOODWIND QUARTERLY
>Owner - THE MUSIC TRADER
>http://www.musictrader.com
>
>
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