Klarinet Archive - Posting 000695.txt from 2000/08

From: Lacy Schroeder <LacyS@-----.org>
Subj: RE: [kl] Plastic vs. Wood
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2000 14:09:39 -0400

You know, they actually at one time manufactured a handful of steel double
basses. I've had the opportunity to play on one before, and can we say, it
sounded like hell. I think metal materials are best left for brass
instruments and people should leave it at that.

But, Bill, I think when you asked the question as to whether a clarinet has
a "sound board", think about the reed! At least that's how I understand it.

-----Original Message-----
From: Bilwright@-----.net]
Subject: Re: [kl] Plastic vs. Wood

<><> stewart kiritz wrote:
Anyone interested in my cast iron violin? You can have it cheap.

ROTFLMAO!! Terrific reply, Stewart. But there is a difference
between violin and clarinet. The body of a violin is designed to be a
sounding board, whereas the body of a clarinet is not. The question
is: does a clarinet body have some sounding board (and/or sound
absorbing) effects anyway?

Cheers,
Bill

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