Klarinet Archive - Posting 000481.txt from 2001/12

From: Floyd Williams <f.williams@-----.au>
Subj: Re: [kl] ligature comparison
Date: Fri, 28 Dec 2001 20:33:08 -0500

Ed,
I am quite happy with my Spriggs on both soprano and bass clarinet.I
have been playing them for about a year now.

Floyd Williams

Ed Wojtowicz wrote:
>
> I did play the Spriggs ligature at the clarinet fest. I played it for only a
> brief time and had some trouble hearing in the exhibit room, but I can tell
> you that it felt great. Response was terrific all over the clarinet. One of
> these days, I may just order one to play with for a while. I would be
> interested in hearing what others experiences have been with it.
>
> Ed
>
> > From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
> > Reply-To: klarinet@-----.org
> > Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 15:55:39 EST
> > To: <klarinet@-----.org>
> > Subject: Re: [kl] ligature comparison
> >
> > I recently tried a Spriggs bass ligature, courtesy of Bob Arney.
> >
> > I found that it was excellent, both in allowing, shall we say PROMOTING, clear
> > tone production in all registers.
> >
> > It is clearly superior to the (bass) Rovner which I had been using, so
> > superior that Bob practically had to PRY it from my hands.
> >
> > I expect there to be a present under my Christmas tree -I told my wife where
> > to order one for me.
> >
> > Roger Garrett recommends the Bay (Hi Roger! Olive branch extended). I do use a
> > Bay ligature on my Bb/A. It is one one my favorite ligatures.
> >
> > I have not tried the Spriggs Bb/A ligatures are they as good????????
> >
> > Happy Holidays to all...
> >
> > Walter
>
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Floyd Williams
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
Brisbane, Qld. AUSTRALIA

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