Klarinet Archive - Posting 000404.txt from 2003/04

From: "Dee D. Flint" <deehays@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Silly question
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2003 00:35:40 -0400

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From: "Bill Hausmann" <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subject: Re: [kl] Silly question

> At 01:05 PM 4/11/2003 -0400, Samantha McDaniel wrote:
> >My instructor and I actually had a long discussion about my
> >clarinet. It's a good clarinet, but we both felt like that I've
> >"outgrown" it. The particular instrument that I have does not respond
> >well at all, and I have tried different mouthpieces testing this. The
> >Concerto is a fine instrument, but it's not for me. I'm keeping my
> >options open. I would like to try as many clarinets as I can until I find
> >the right one.
>
> Would your instructor say that if you had a Buffet R-13 or a Selmer Series
> 10G? We are talking about that level of instrument, or maybe even
> higher. If the instrument is not responding well, it is more than likely
> that something is out of adjustment and a quick trip to a technician can
> make everything right again. That being said, there is certainly nothing
> WRONG with checking out new horns, but don't compare them with the one you
> have until AFTER you have the work done or it is not a fair
> comparison. Personally, my objections to Leblancs are mainly ergonomic,
as
> I find them more suitable to smaller hands than mine. But you have guys
> like Larry Combs and Eddie Daniels playing them, so how bad could they be?
>

I agree with Bill. Get a proper overhaul first and then see if it is still
not for you. The Concerto is not just a pro horn but a top of the line
premium horn. You can only get something different not better. While this
particular instrument may not be for you, it's impossible to "outgrow" a
Concerto.

Dee Flint

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