Klarinet Archive - Posting 000857.txt from 1999/05

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl]Hans Moennig's solution the Dark Clarinet Tone
Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 13:35:23 -0400

On Tue, 18 May 1999, Mark Charette wrote:
> They also charge more for their "fixed" models than they do for the
> older designs. Now, why is the venom reserved for Buffet? Leblanc did
> exactly the same thing - offering "new, improved" models for a higher
> price. They're still doing it with their "new, improved" Symphonie VII -
> it's advertised as being better than the Opus.

Mark's argument could be directed toward's Yamaha and Selmer saxophones
also. Mk VI, VII, Super Action I, II, III......
Yamaha Custom vs. the lesser models......all came about because of design
"improvements" - of which the Selmer VI was reduced in design by the
Selmer VII.

After so many years on the list, I wonder why Bill hasn't seen any
negative posts about any instrument other than Buffet?
Roger Garrett
Professor of Clarinet
Director - Concert Band, Symphonic Winds & Titan Band
Advisor - Recording Studio
Illinois Wesleyan University

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