Klarinet Archive - Posting 000579.txt from 2003/02

From: "Forest E. Aten Jr." <forestaten@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Impingo Wood Supply for Clarinets
Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2003 15:13:25 -0500

Walter,

I'd be right there behind you in line.

Forest

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From: <GrabnerWG@-----.com>
Subject: Re: [kl] Impingo Wood Supply for Clarinets

> 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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