Klarinet Archive - Posting 000033.txt from 2000/11

From: "Ed & Carol Maurey" <edsshop@-----.ca>
Subj: Re: [kl] Source of C Clarinet
Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2000 13:17:25 -0500

I've played quite a few C Clarinets thru the years. They all had intonation
problems. There are two good reasons. One: Bb mouthpieces and reeds are
just a little too big for them. Two: manufactures simply have never felt
the economic urge to get off their butts and work out the details of making
really good C Clarinets. (Can't say I blame them, either.)

Ed Maurey
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daniel Leeson" <leeson0@-----.net>
Subject: Re: [kl] Source of C Clarinet

> Sheryl, what is the source of your assertion that the C clarinet has a
> reputation for intonation problems? I know of no such traditional
> wisdom, vigorously deny that such a phenomenon exists in a well-made
> professional instrument, and know of no acoutical considerations in the
> design of a C clarinet that would cause this to occur.
>
> So what causes you to say that this possibility exists?
>
> "Sheryl L. Katz" wrote:
> >
> > Several people on this list have a C clarinet. I have a Noblet 45C that
I
> > got off of Ebay a couple of years ago after looking for months. It was
in
> > spectacularly good condition.
> >
> > Buffet is now selling an E-11C which is less expensive than a new
Noblet,
> > the Noblet now runs about $1450 from the Woodwind and the Brasswind. I
> > think the Buffet will still run you close to $1000.
> >
> > If you post on various music sites that you are looking for a C clarinet
and
> > watch Ebay carefully, sooner or later one will turn up. Expect to pay
more
> > than you would for a Bb.
> >
> > It isn't particularly harder than a Bb clarinet to play. It's a little
bit
> > smaller. C clarinets have a reputation for intonation problems. I like
> > mine fine. My sax teacher, who also plays clarinet, asked to play it
one
> > time and he said he thought the sound lacked a "center". I don't agree
I
> > think it was just his bias.
> >
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