Klarinet Archive - Posting 000544.txt from 2002/04

From: "Chastine Franklin" <alphalobo@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Prestige RC vs. Prestige R13
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 11:57:35 -0400

Well I play an R-13 Pretige that is a fabulous horn for me because I also
don't like the typical R-13 sound. I chose it for it's dark sound and
because of it's eveness in tuning. I haven't experienced the wobble in the
middle joint but then again this horn is not yet a year old. Sorry to say, I
haven't had much experience with the RC Prestige though I tried out some
while I was on my serch for a new horn.
Chastine

>From: Tom.Henson@-----.com
>Reply-To: klarinet@-----.org
>To: klarinet@-----.org
>Subject: [kl] Prestige RC vs. Prestige R13
>Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 08:46:10 -0500
>
>Good morning to all!
>
>In my ongoing search for an A clarinet I have just sent back 3 R13
>Greenlines to IMS which I play tested.
>
>Lisa did her usual good job of picking out good sounding clarinets, but I
>was not happy with the quality of the blanks used. The tenons all had small
>chips and were generally roughly finished. Buffet's one of a kind machine
>for making Greenlines is broken right now and they had no stock of Festival
>Greenlines in A which I was wanting as I have one in Bb that is great. From
>what I gather it could be a while before they start making them again.
>
>Now I am considering testing a Prestige model. I already know about some
>people having problems with a middle tenon wobble, but figure this can be
>worked out, if and when needed.
>
>My big question now is whether to look at the RC bore or the R13 bore. I
>tend to like a European sound which is not as bright as the typical R13. I
>understand also that this is the last incarnation of bore design on the R13
>by Robert Caree (not sure of spelling) and is supposed to improve
>intonation
>as well as some other problems.
>
>Can anyone out there comment on their experience between the two. Right now
>I am leaning toward the RC to try out as I have heard a couple of
>recordings
>of the Mozart concerto with this instrument and was impressed by the
>difference in tone that I heard which I liked.
>
>I would also welcome any comments from people who use both Bb and A on a
>regular basis as to the value of trying to match the set. I have been told
>that it is best from a finger and mouthpiece setup standpoint to have a
>matched set to minimize any possible differences in keys and setup needs.
>
>Thanks
>
>Tom Henson
>
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