Klarinet Archive - Posting 000019.txt from 2007/06

From: Fred Jacobowitz <fbjacobo@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] C clarinet
Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2007 10:54:14 -0400

Hey Simeon,
Well, if you're willing to torture yourself... ;-) Before you spend
megabucks on a Buffet (Selmers really tune lousy) or a Leblanc, try out
the Noblet. Believe it or not, they seem to have figured out how to do
it right! I'm convinced that you should also consult a mouthpiece
person about shortening the mouthpiece a few millimeters. It stands to
reason that if the eefer has a much smaller mouthpiece than the
'beefer', then the 'ceefer' should be in between. I'll bet that would
fix a host of tuning problems with any instrument. If I ever lose my
sanity and decide to buy a 'ceefer, I'll be modifying the mouthpiece
too.
All you mouthpiece makers out there: What say you about this?

Stay well, Simeon.

Fred J.

Kol Haruach Klezmer Band
Ebony and Ivory Duo
On Jun 4, 2007, at 8:32 AM, Simeon Loring wrote:

> Hi:
> Having transposed C parts on both Bb and A for the last 50 years, I
> borrowed a C clarinet for Verdi's Falstaff, and I am convinced that it
> is time. Are their any truly superior instruments out there? I'll
> follow through on all suggestions.
> Thank you,
> Simeon Loring
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