Klarinet Archive - Posting 000084.txt from 2001/01

From: David Renaud <studiorenaud@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Bass Clarinet Legere Reeds?
Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 20:13:52 -0500

Yes, I'm aware 'prototypes' are "out", and tried
several myself at a convention booth. But my understanding
was that he did not consider them "ready" in the same
level of development as some other products.

Guy said he was aware of the problem, and
the ones he was producing for bass were in the development stage.
Whereas other products are widely tested, and developed, the
Bass reeds were not. In fact the first time I placed a phone order,
he discouraged me from trying the bass reeds right away, and suggested
I stick with the clarinet, and sax reeds.
He said he would let me know when he has
a consistent bass reed that he feels is ready, and would send
some samples. So, in that sense, I am waiting for them.

Also, I would agree with you that they do vary.
I tried many clarinet reeds, and did find variation
reed to reed, as in cane. Despite accurate dimensions,
I understand the material he is working with
apparently has a texture that can result in small variations.

Cheers
Dave Renaud

rgarrett@-----.edu wrote:

> At 03:14 PM 01/02/2001 -0500, you wrote:
> >Mr Guy Legere is working on the bass reeds.
> >I will be eager to sample some when they are ready.
> >
> > Dave Renaud
>
> He's had them out for quite sometime - I got mine a year ago. I don't care
> for it - not like the one I tried in Arizona when they debuted. I guess it
> depends on which reed yout get.
>
> Sincerely,
> Roger Garrett
>
> Roger Garrett
> Assistant 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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