Klarinet Archive - Posting 000090.txt from 2006/03

From: "Stermers" <stermers@-----.net>
Subj: RE: [kl] R-13 vs E-11 Eb clarinet
Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2006 22:18:24 -0500


<Since you say that the Noblet is "alright" I have to assume that you're not
playing Eb in a professional capacity - and I'll bet probably not yet in
college. I've nothing against Noblet in general as a brand (my C is a
Noblet, and it does an OK job above middle C). I've never played a Noblet
Eb that I didn't think was quite substandard, and consistently so; the bore
design is just not very good.>

Kevin - I am new to the "eepher" world but not to the clarinet. Your
assumption that I do not play Eb professionally is correct and I certainly
do not make a living at it. I decided not to make a living at it years ago
soon after I graduated from Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music where I
studied with Ronald De Kant. I find your comment that "I'm probably not yet
in college" rather arrogant. Why I decided not pursue the clarinet on a
professional level is my business. I've played nothing but R-13s for over 30
years now and simply wanted people's opinion on what their Eb line was like.

I just purchased a new Bb R-13 from Lisa Argiris and plan to replace my A
clarinet as well so money is not an issue. Furthermore, I too have spent
money on equipment. I have a Gregory-Smith Eb mouthpiece and plan to
purchase a Chadash barrel (when they are available). I use the same setup on
my Bb clarinet and I love it. I don't feel like I'm "cheaping out" with
considering the E-11. I won't know the quality of the E-11 until I try
several and see for myself. Again, I simply wanted to know what others
thought of the E-11.

I do, however, thank you for your comments regarding the practice books.

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