Klarinet Archive - Posting 000252.txt from 2001/05

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] Which clarinet to purchase for schools
Date: Wed, 9 May 2001 23:10:34 -0400

At 04:13 PM 5/9/2001 -0700, Steve White wrote:
>Another thing to consider is this. There are several brands that the local
>music stores will not work on. Here where I am music stores supply a list
>on demand of brands of instruments that they do not work on for a variety of
>reasons. Of course with Normandy, Selmer, Yamaha and Buffet - you won't
>have this problem. However, I believe that Artley and several others happen
>to be on this list. (Don't have it in front of me but seem to remember
>Artley for some reason) I will try to post this list from my local music
>shop as it would be a general guide of which ones to avoid. Remember, no
>matter how much you stress care to the student - accidents are prone to
>happen.

Gee, even I didn't think Artleys were THAT bad! Our tech will work on any
brand, but he really grumbles when face with a Heimer, Pathfinder, Hsing
Hai, or any other off-brand Chinese product, and will not guarantee the
work. The keys tend to be so soft that they will not stay in adjustment.

Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.com
451 Old Orchard Drive http://homepages.go.com/~zoot14/zoot14.html
Essexville, MI 48732 ICQ UIN 4862265

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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