Klarinet Archive - Posting 000541.txt from 1999/08

From: "Kevin Fay (LCA)" <kevinfay@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Bay Clarinets
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 12:15:40 -0400

Gary asked:

<<<How many years is the Bay clarinet away from the market? I don't know
any details but I have heard of it.>>>

Charles Bay has a full-page spread in the IMS catalog--part of the pitch is
for his clarinets. I have never seen (or heard of anyone seeing) one. Is
it a Buffet with full-tilt customizing, or made by Mr. Bay's people from
scratch? Has anyone seen one?

I'd be interested because the products of his that I have seen are generally
pretty darn good, albeit a little pricey at times. My bass-playing friends
might bemoan the cost of his replacement necks, but love the product. I
have friends that swear by his mouthpieces. I myself have used his
ligatures, and currently use his replacement barrels (which, incidentally,
work for me just like a Moennig but are LESS expensive).

kjf

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