Klarinet Archive - Posting 000099.txt from 2003/04

From: "Buckman, Nancy" <nebuckman@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: [kl] Patricola
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2003 00:30:36 -0400

Hi Barbara,

You shouldn't have any more trouble than I do with the rosewood. Just =
be prepared to be a little forgiving for a while as you enter you winter =
season. You may need your repairman's help, if your keys bind. Also, =
the Patricola clarinet has an extra speaker key assembly for the =
mid-staff Bb. Some repair people don't like it, but when it is properly =
adjusted, it helps tremendously with pitch and stuffiness (at least on =
my clarinets). =20

The only problem with the Kooiman is fitting it in a case. It can be =
attached to almost any instrument. I have Sjogren's related arthritis =
and understand fully why you want to keep your Kooiman.=20

The Greenline is heavier than a standard grenadilla instrument, but you =
definitely don't have to worry with the environmental issue. It is =
tough as nails and it is actually pretty nice looking for a composite =
instrument. =20

Plateau keys are an option to explore when you don't have any other =
choice, in my opinion. The open holes under the fingers are necessary =
for good sound quality, I think. I'm not an expert in this area though. =
It just seems to me, if you start putting pads over those holes, that =
you would constantly have to keep the pad height adjusted to avoid =
stuffiness. I could be wrong though, so wait for an answer on that =
subject from someone better versed than I. In any case, let us all know =
what you choose and how it works out. Your experiences help others when =
they have to make choices.

Nancy

Nancy E. Buckman, Technical Assistant
School of Health Professions, Wellness and Physical Education
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD 21012-1895 USA
Phone 410-777-2316 Fax 410-777-2233
E-mail nebuckman@-----.edu

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