Klarinet Archive - Posting 000021.txt from 2007/06

From: kurtheisig@-----.net
Subj: Re: [kl] C clarinet
Date: Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:18:10 -0400


Fred,

Indeed, we make the C mthpcs shorter!

I use 2 C clarinets. One is a Buffet R13 from 1976 that is a truly magnificent instrument. The other is also a fine clarinet, it is an Amelotte. I believe these were made by Robert, and think they are from the 20's, possibly earlier. Despite it's age it is a very fine instrument. Anyone have further info on it?

Kurt

Kurt Heisig
Mouthpiece Maker

-----Original Message-----
>From: Fred Jacobowitz <fbjacobo@-----.net>
>Sent: Jun 4, 2007 7:54 AM
>To: klarinet@-----.org
>Subject: Re: [kl] C clarinet
>
>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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