Klarinet Archive - Posting 000061.txt from 2003/04

From: Barbara Reimer <muse@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] Patricola
Date: Wed, 2 Apr 2003 19:51:53 -0500

>
> You can avoid all the above when you buy a Patricola. With the
> exception of the shape of the keywork, which won't be suitable for all
> hands, Patricola clarinets are the best bargain on the market.
> Nancy
>

Nancy,

Please tell me more about this instrument. I am, now actively I guess,
searching out a new Bb. Today I went for lunch with the
go-to-instrument guy in our neighborhood and he told me he'll have me a
clarinet within 8 weeks. (yikes! now I'm nervous) I tried the
Selmer Signature in the fall and he's bringing that one back for me to
compare to as well. I've also played on a couple of R13s and a
greenline.

But I need the left hand Eb key and I'm going for tone rather than
price (to a point) but I'll go for a bargin any day. Hey, I didn't
grow up in Saskatchewan for nothin!

What is it about the keywork on the patricola that makes it unsuitable
for all hands?

Barb

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