Klarinet Archive - Posting 000629.txt from 2002/03

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Introduction and questions
Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 18:26:13 -0500

At 08:57 AM 3/21/2002 -0500, Patricia Alison Smith wrote:
>Agreed, Bill. And, Tianshi (I hope i have your name right; my apologies, if
>I do not), since you are considering purchasing a Leblanc, I would suggest
>looking for a Vito for that first upgrade. Since Vito is made by Leblanc,
>the keys would have, I would think, a similar feel, and you would not have
>as much difficulty with the later switch to, say, an Opus. My first ever
>clarinet was a Vito, and it played well for me. They are fine student
>horns.

Nice thing about Leblanc, they make a very complete range of student
through pro instruments, all very similarly laid out. You don't have to
settle for the basic Vito. You can get the V40, which has a nicer case,
wood-grain finish, K10M mouthpiece, etc,. or move into the Noblet line of
intermediate wood instruments as fits your budget. They are also very
available as used instruments and, unlike the Heimer, parts are available
and they are otherwise repairable!

Bill Hausmann bhausmann1@-----.net
451 Old Orchard Drive
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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