Klarinet Archive - Posting 000223.txt from 2004/01

From: "Ken Wolman" <kwolman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] American move to the Boehm system
Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2004 12:39:59 -0500

Ormondtoby Montoya wrote:

> Again FWIW:
>
> Gibson also describes German clarinet makers as being more interested in
> custom manufacture and eschewing mass production, whereas French makers
> were the opposite, with the final result of periodic shortages of German
> clarinets while Boehms were always readily available and hence purchased
> more often.

That could explain the incredibly high cost of German system
instruments. For an educational experience, go here:

http://www.deutsche-klarinetten-gesellschaft.de/

Then click on "Links" and "Firmen." The various manufacturers have
their own websites, and many list their prices. When we complain about
the cost of a new Boehm system instrument, keep in mind the German
system prices. A bit daunting, y'might say....

Ken
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Kenneth Wolman
Proposal Development Department
Room SW334
Sarnoff Corporation
609-734-2538

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