Klarinet Archive - Posting 000490.txt from 2003/04
From: "Matthew Lloyd" <Matthew@-----.uk>
Subj: RE: [kl] Silly question
Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2003 00:37:06 -0400
Very good point about the A!
Why not try a new concerto clarinet - so that you can see whether it is
your instrument needing servicing or not. Just beware the caveats that I
have raised in relation (see earlier posts) to instruments all being
individual.
Matthew
-----Original Message-----
From: Samantha McDaniel [mailto:jupitertc@-----.com]
Subject: Re: [kl] Silly question
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!
~SAM~
>From: CBA <clarinet10001@-----.com>
>Reply-To: klarinet@-----.org
>To: klarinet@-----.org
>Subject: Re: [kl] Silly question
>Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 17:08:06 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Sam,
>
>I have noticed all of the people telling you about the Concerto
>and it's merits. I want to agree with them, but go a little
>further...
>
>You got your Concerto when you were 15...how long ago was that?
>Usually a clarinet needs a minor to major overhaul every 5
>years, and a major one at LEAST every 10, depending on cork or
>bladder pads, abuse, wear, play time, etc...
>
>When WAS the last time you got an overhaul? Who DID the
>overhaul? was it a local person, or a person with a good
>reputation for transforming horns back to original (or better)
>condition? For less than $500 you can get your instrument
>TOTALLY reworked to the point where it will play BETTER than
>most instruments for sale on the market. PLUS, beings it is not
>brand new, the possibility of cracking are GREATLY minimized.
>
>By the way, your keys can EASILY be replated silver if they are
>nickel...MANY professionals prefer nickel to the silver.
>Everyone assumes silver is better because it costs more.
>
>There are LOTS of reasons to keep the instrument you have and
>get an overhaul. The reasons for a new instrument when you have
>a professional grade instrument already, arguably at the level
>BETWEEN a regular R13 and an R13 Prestige...well, the reasons
>aren't so many. It's that NEW CAR SYNDROME...you know the
>one...I want a new car...it's prettier. It drives better. Not
>really...it is just in more current adjustment than the old one.
>
>If you had a Leblanc Noblet, or a Buffet E11, or a Selmer
>Prologue, maybe you would outgrow it.
>
>Other things to think about...AFTER getting your instrument
>overhauled, you might want to look into a MUCH better
>mouthpiece, or at least a much different style. Looking for the
>mouthpiece before the instrument has been overhauled is not
>really recommended. The mouthpiece might be what you outgrew.
>Even high end professional hand crafted mouthpieces can be
>outgrown...doesn't mean they aren't good...your mouth and
>embouchure changed.
>
>What is your teacher suggesting you get for a new instrument?
>PLEASE tell me they aren't suggesting one particular brand/model
>that you NEED to get.
>
>If you want more info, the archives are FULL of threads about
>buying instruments, brands, and the MANY people that would
>rather play their old instrument, ESPECIALLY after having it
>overhauled by a craftsperson with the knowledge to REALLY make
>it work.
>
>Other than that, you will et a lot more responses to this topic,
>plus you can contact me directly, if you want...
>
>Kelly Abraham
>Woodwinds - New York City
>--- Samantha McDaniel <jupitertc@-----.com> wrote:
> > Hey guys! I have a silly question to ask. I was 15 years old
> > when I bought
> > my Leblanc Concerto. I did not do much research on clarinet
> > brands or what
> > not, so I basically tried it out and I liked it. I was not
> > taking any
> > lessons at the time, so I didn't know what to look for in a
> > clarinet. The
> > silly question is, how can I tell if my clarinet is nickel or
> > silver plated?
> > The serial number on the clarinet is 74786. I'm looking
> > into buying a new
> > clarinet, and this time I have a private instructor helping me
> > out. Thanks!
> >
> > ~SAM~
>
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