Klarinet Archive - Posting 000844.txt from 2001/09

From: Bilwright@-----.net (William Wright)
Subj: Re: [kl] Walter's mystery object
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2001 11:16:45 -0400

Walter wrote:
Ummmmmm.....it was a bit HEAVY, Bill, and really unbalanced the
instrument in my hands. Also, it was a bit....unsightly?

...Well.... why not carve some sort of 'tracery' into the block.
This would eliminate much of the weight, and it could be a real 'work of
art' --- similar to how the handles of old ivory letter openers were
carved, and the bowls of elegant pipes? Something truly
unique....yes, a full rigged schooner with a sailor playing his clarinet
on the bowsprit... that would be nice. Or maybe a conductor on his
knees and his hands clasped in prayer....

Cheers,

Bill [full of wonderful suggestions] Wright

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