Klarinet Archive - Posting 000541.txt from 2001/06

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.com>
Subj: RE: [kl] Buffet Festival versus LeBlanc Opus
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 03:45:05 -0400

At 03:30 PM 6/17/2001 -0500, Roger Garrett wrote:
>Just got back from OK Symposium - more on that soon. In the meantime, I
>wanted to responde to the question regarding Rossi clarinets.
>
>As with last time I was at OK, I tried out all the clarinets available (and
>bass clarinets) - except for the Tom Ridenour, Chinese-built beginner
>clarinet. I was particularly anxious to try the Rossis because of the good
>reports from others who have tried them.
>
>My reaction:
>
>1. Great sound - especially at softer volumes - a bit spread at loud
>volumes.
>2. Pitch - they have virtually all of the same issues as the Buffet
R-13.
>3. Some strange responses to altissimo fingerings - very standard
>fingerings - which alarmed me.
>
>Conclusion - I'm happy with the Buffet line.
>
Keeping in mind, of course, that you are paid to be happy with the Buffet line.

Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.com
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