Klarinet Archive - Posting 000239.txt from 2003/01

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Poor Qlty. Instruments, Bigotry & Dreams
Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2003 10:52:37 -0500

At 06:31 PM 1/10/2003 -0500, Dee Flint wrote:
> > >Bill Hausman said:
> >
> > 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.

Exactly my point. And if teachers cannot TELL that the instruments are
unplayable, they have no business blaming the students for their "failure."

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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