Klarinet Archive - Posting 000761.txt from 1999/05

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl]Hans Moennig's solution the Dark Clarinet Tone
Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 18:08:07 -0400

At 01:19 PM 5/16/99 -0400, you wrote:
>That sort of major surgery falls outside the definition of "customization"
>to me. Instruments that are that far off should never leave the factory.
>But if the modifications were made to correct for the INDIVIDUAL'S unusual
>embouchure or some other PERSONAL quirk that affected HIS OWN intonation,
>then I WILL accept the label. And more power to him and those who are
>talented enough to do the work!

Customize: to build, fit, or alter according to individual specifications

Custom-made: made to individual specifactions.

Custom-Tailor: to alter, plan, or build according to individual
specifications or needs.

These are standard definitions of the word you disagree with. I understand
what you are saying, but your terminology is not being defined for all of
us. Using Webster's definitions, the work Moennig did was customization.

Let's take it a step further. Go to the bookstore and pick up a copy of
Hemming Motor News. You will read about 1941 vehicles that have been
"customized". What does this mean? Taking 4-6" off the top and lowering
it all down, redesigning the front end, or grill, or rear. Unusual paint
jobs. Putting a different engine or mechanical mechanism under the hood.
Adding air conditioning, power steering, modernizing in any way.

Frankly, I don't see what you don't understand about the word customization.

Roger Garrett
Professor of Clarinet
Director, Concert Band/Symphonic Winds/Titan Band
Advisor, Recording Studio
Illinois Wesleyan University
Office: (309) 556-3268
Fax: (309) 556-3411

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