Klarinet Archive - Posting 000605.txt from 1999/05

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl]Hans Moennig's solution the Dark Clarinet Tone
Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 08:34:58 -0400

On Fri, 14 May 1999, Bill Hausmann wrote:
> If the design deficiencies of the Buffet A clarinet (or any clarinet for
> that matter) are so well known, why do the manufacturers not take steps to
> revise their tooling to correct them? And why do players continue to buy
> them in spite of the inherent problems? You would think normal market
> forces would take care of these matters. I don't want to take away
> anyone's lucrative aftermarket business, but I just don't get it!

For someone who has been on the list as long as you, and for someone who
has seen this argument and discussion so many times, I wonder why you ask
the question yet again? In fact, you have participated in this discussion
at least four times since I have been on the list.

Ulterior motives??

;)
Roger Garrett
Professor of Clarinet
Director - Concert Band, Symphonic Winds & Titan Band
Advisor - Recording Studio
Illinois Wesleyan University

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