Klarinet Archive - Posting 000353.txt from 2003/05

From: headhousehold <headhousehold@-----.com>
Subj: Re: RE: [kl] clt descriptions
Date: Mon, 19 May 2003 00:25:46 -0400

I would be interested in the serial number of your buffet crampon as I
have a wooden one of the same era, which I am told plays very well.
Bob Head

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From: Cindic@-----.com
Date: Monday, May 19, 2003 2:25 pm
Subject: RE: [kl] clt descriptions

>
>
>
> I have often wondered this myself. I have a buffet-crampton that
> was my dad's. He bought it sometime in the late 50's or early
> 60's. One of the teachers in our band looked at it one day and
> said, rather distastefully, it's a typical beginner model. Since
> then I wondered if I should get a new clarinet. It is made of
> wood and I have never had any trouble with it that I haven't
> caused. The other interesting thing I noticed is it is almost
> always in perfect tune with the electric tuner. I'm not the best
> in our band and after reading all the posts I can't help but
> wonder if maybe it some of my problems have to do with the clarinet.
> > ** Original Message follows...
>
> >
> >
> > Not really. "Student" models are generally made of plastic, of
> course, and
> > keywork design decisions will generally favor strength over
> feel. Pro
> > models are made of the most select woods, with the best-balanced
> keywork
> > and most hand adjusting (undercutting of toneholes, etc.).
> Often they come
> > with better-quality pads.
> >
> >
> > Bill Hausmann
> >
> > If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!
> >
> >
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