Klarinet Archive - Posting 000144.txt from 2003/01

From: "Avi Rostov" <musictek@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] RE: Chinese Clarinets
Date: Tue, 7 Jan 2003 18:32:00 -0500

The only thing worse than a Chinese-made clarinet is a Chinese-made flute!
The tolerances are so large that the screws back themselves out.
That brings us to the next problem--parts are nearly impossible to get when
they are needed. Parts are needed more often than for other clarinets
because keys are made of pot metal, so they break more easily and cannot be
soldered. One more point--do you really want to play a horn made by an 8
year old who should be in school or playing with his friends? or in a
factory where there are no health and safety regulations for the workers?
Personally, I refuse to support such a market.
-- Original Message -----
From: "Forest E. Aten Jr." <forestaten@-----.com>
Subject: Re: [kl] RE: Chinese Clarinets

> Nancy,
>
> I haven't had the opportunity to play a "JinYin" clarinet. Although I may
> have actually played one under a different label. hahahaha
>
> I have played several Chinese clarinets under private label that were said
> to be "fine" student clarinets. They were all junk! Without exception.
>
> If you get a shot at the JinYin....let me know.
>
> Forest
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Buckman, Nancy" <nebuckman@-----.edu>
> To: <klarinet@-----.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 10:19 AM
> Subject: [kl] RE: Chinese Clarinets
>
>
> > Hi Forest,
> >
> > Have you actually seen the JinYin clarinets? I have "heard" nice things
> > about them from several friends who teach. I haven't actually seen or
> > played one though.
> >
> > Nancy
> >
> > Nancy E. Buckman, Technical Assistant
> > School of Health Professions, Wellness and Physical Education
> > Anne Arundel Community College
> > Arnold, MD 21012-1895 USA
> > Phone 410-777-2316 Fax 410-777-2233
> > E-mail nebuckman@-----.edu
> >
> >
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