Klarinet Archive - Posting 000288.txt from 2001/04

From: David Glenn <notestaff@-----.de>
Subj: Re: [kl] Experiences with intermediate C clarinets
Date: Sat, 14 Apr 2001 15:50:39 -0400

George Kidder wrote:

> Dear Listers,
>
> Having so far had no luck in my search for an inexpensive C clarinet, I am
> driven to considering a new intermediate instrument. There seem to be only
> three such listed in the WW&BW catalog, which are (in decreasing order of
> price): LeBlanc Noblet Artist 45C ($1480), Buffett-Evette E-11C ($794),
> and Amati ACL351 ($690). All are wood, regular Boehm. (The "sell" price
> on the Noblet is calculated from some assumptions, since the web site is
> broken, but from the list price comparison, it is quite a bit more
> expensive than the other two.)
>
> I would be interested in hearing from persons who own and/or have played
> any or all of these instruments, especially the Amati which is a real
> unknown to me. I would also be interested in comments from repair techs as
> to the quality of the construction of these horns.
>
> If you think your answer would not be useful to the list, you can email me
> privately. Any input gratefully accepted.
>
>
> George Kidder
> Bar Harbor, ME
>

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It's useful to me in any case. I don't yet know everything about C-clarinets.

David

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