Klarinet Archive - Posting 000471.txt from 2003/04

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Silly question
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2003 00:36:47 -0400

At 04:44 PM 4/12/2003 -0400, Samantha McDaniel wrote:

>To answer your questions Kelly, I have had my clarinet for 5 years now,
>and it has never had an overhaul. I never really consider to have an
>overhaul on it until now. My teacher has not recommended any specific
>brand of clarinet, and I'm starting to think that she might not know that
>the Concerto is a top of the line horn. Honestly, I didn't know it was a
>great horn until many people on this list mentioned it. I think you're
>right about the new car syndrome, and I could probably use that energy in
>investing into an A clarinet (I don't have one at all). It has been very
>frustrating since I started taking lessons almost 2 years ago. I attend a
>very small college, and the teacher I have is actually a saxophone player
>with a Ph.D in woodwinds. She might not know the specifics of clarinet
>playing, like you guys do.
>
>Thanks for your help everyone! I'm glad I have asked :). I will
>definitely get an overhaul on my clarinet when school is over (I have
>juries coming up, so now is a bad time). Thanks again!

Keep in mind that a complete OVERHAUL may not be necessary, either. It
only takes ONE leaking pad to louse up the works. You may be able to get
it working 100% for closer to $50 than $200. And it would be a good idea
to have it working well BEFORE juries, don't you think?

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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