Klarinet Archive - Posting 000756.txt from 2002/11

From: "Patricia A. Smith" <patricia@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] Howarth Clarinets; was Inappropriate, etc.
Date: Mon, 25 Nov 2002 23:59:44 -0500

William Wright wrote:

> Howarth makes an "S2" and an "S3".
>
>The S2 has a larger bore ... The S2 has very low resistance, regardless of the mouthpiece you choose. I tried a number of instruments at a ClarinetFest, and none of them were as
>easy-blowing (breathing?) as the S2 is.
>
>The S3 is a newer model with smaller bore. I've never played one
>myself, but the Howarth rep described it as "more focused with the clear
>centered tone that is now favored in classical performance. Higher
>resistance."
>
>I will also say that the shape and placement of S2's right pinkie keys
>fits my hand better than those of my plastic Yamaha YCL-20.
>

I have not played on a YCL-20; my current clarinet is a YCX-72, so, hmmm.

I'd have to try both and see what I thought; sounds like it's well worth
the effort, though!

Can you tell me a bit more about the wood?

Patricia Smith

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