Klarinet Archive - Posting 000577.txt from 2003/02

From: GrabnerWG@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Impingo Wood Supply for Clarinets
Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 14:55:17 -0500

I'll tell you one thing I would love to see, and that's a Buffet 1193 "Green-line" bass clarinet.

Why would I love to see a "Greenline" bass?

Well, every spring and fall, I have to make major adjustment changes to my bass to accomodate the shrinking and swelling that comes with the change of seasons. I know I am not alone in this, some very prominent bass clarinet players have complained about the sames issues.

Sadly, I have been told that we are unlikely to see one anytime in the near future. The investment in the equipment to make the greenline material in such lengths far outstrips the financial return.

However, if Buffet would/could put one on the market, I would be first in line!

Walter Grabner
www.clarinetXpress.com
bass clarinet mouthpieces and repairs

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