Klarinet Archive - Posting 000333.txt from 2003/05

From: "Bill Semple" <wsemple@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] when to switch
Date: Sun, 18 May 2003 06:21:42 -0400

I have a student who owns a Leblanc Sonata. His playing has improved
remarkably, but only AFTER I lent him my Paul Schaller Buffet R-13.

Since Paul played this instrument in the Detroit SO for twenty years, I know
it be a top level instrument, apart from my own personal impressions. It was
made in the 1950's; it needs some WG barrel work to get its intonation
in-line. But its sound is, uh, pleasant.

I decided I couldn't let my student get too used to it, but it seems the
horse has left the barn. For me and for him. The idea of his struggling with
the LeBlanc, which is stuffy and constricted as hell, has caused a dilemma.
The LeBlanc has been overhauled; it doesn't leak; and it probably will
improve with a better barrel match. But . . .

How do others handle this challenge, when it becomes evident that a
different instrument (i.e., a new purchase for less than wealthy parents)
seems to be demanded?

William T. Semple
Office: 202-364-2466
Home: 540-364-4823
Cell: 540-903-6645

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