Klarinet Archive - Posting 000098.txt from 2000/03

From: Tony@-----.uk (Tony Pay)
Subj: Re: [kl] Ligatures in general&"Science"
Date: Fri, 3 Mar 2000 02:21:04 -0500

On Thu, 02 Mar 2000 16:53:28 -0500, alevin@-----.net said:

> Walter:
>
> I think that you have to consider changes over time. Moderate
> pressure over some months may do more than a vise in a few moments.

Well, let's find out. Walter, culd you set that up? I'd offer myself,
but I don't think I have the resources as easily available as you.

It could be *the definitive study*.

> Possibly mouthpiece material has improved to the point where it is no
> longer a problem?

Unlikely, I think. Ebonite (we call it) or hard rubber (you call it)
has been pretty consistent over the years, probably.

> Or possibly the examples I saw had other problems not perceived by the
> lecturer.

Like, that the mouthpiece had thin walls and/or large bore, as in my
previous post?

What do you say, Walter?

Tony
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