Klarinet Archive - Posting 000235.txt from 2003/01

From: "Dee D. Flint" <deehays@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Poor Qlty. Instruments, Bigotry & Dreams
Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2003 10:52:33 -0500

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From: "Bill Hausmann" <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subject: Re: [kl] Poor Qlty. Instruments, Bigotry & Dreams

> At 10:52 AM 1/8/2003 -0600, R. Williams wrote:
> >Bill Hausman said; "I think the vast majority of the kids who quit band
do
> >so for just that
> >reason" when commenting on poorly made instruments. I am formerly one of
> >those kids. The instrument in question was a Bundy and I still have it.
>
> The Bundy is actually a relatively HIGH quality instrument! Some people
> don't like the keywork much, but it is very strong. I have a Bundy 1400 I
> regularly play as my jazz horn because of the large bore. Properly set up
> as it is, it can hold its own against anything. However, improperly
> maintained, a Buffet RC Prestige will not play worth a hoot.
>

Perhaps he had acquired it used and it was not in proper working order.
Even the best of instruments can be abused to the point where they are no
good.

Dee Flint

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