Klarinet Archive - Posting 000502.txt from 2000/11

From: rgarrett@-----.edu
Subj: Re: [kl] Re: Zondas.....was [kl] the squeaks
Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 20:10:07 -0500

At 02:31 PM 11/12/2000 -0500, you wrote:
>I was once very optimistic about the Zondas. I likes the way they played, but
>the cane seemed to soft and porous, and therefore, the reeds dies suddenly,
>sometimes mid-concert. The cane itself looked lovely, nice color and straight
>grained.
>
>It's good news that they have improved. I am wondering what could be making
>the difference.
>
>Roger - are they cut differently, or do you think that they are now able to
>offer cane that has been aged longer?
>
>Walter

I don't know if they are aged longer or if they are thicker, but I think
they are better than they were. The three I saved (of 5) were my top three
for the last concert and were the top three for this concert - and they
still played very, very well. They didn't die suddenly - I would hope I
would sense that coming on.

My next order will be for equal amounts of Zonda vs. Vandoren V12.

Sincerely,
Roger Garrett

Roger Garrett
Professor of Clarinet
Director, Symphonic Winds
Advisor, IWU Recording Services
Illinois Wesleyan University
School of Music
Bloomington, IL 61702-2900
Phone: (309) 556-3268
Fax: (309) 556-3121

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