Klarinet Archive - Posting 000122.txt from 2010/11

From: Nancy Buckman <nebuckman@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] looking for advice
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:12:39 -0500

Go for it. You only live once. But buy something decent, just in case you
want to sell it. I play a rosewood Patricola (rosewood requires scrupulous
care, as it will move a lot for the first year or so). The Buffet E-11 is
nice, and the Amati isn't too bad...just check the intonation before you
commit. And my "personal" opinion is that a better barrel and bell (not
necessarily made of the wood that the clarinet is made from, either) can
significantly improve the pitch and sound quality of ANY clarinet, but
especially a C clarinet. If you find a clarinet you like and have minor
pitch issues, ask Walter Grabner for a C mouthpiece. It does make a bit of
a difference for some people.

Nancy
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Nancy Buckman
AACC Symphony
Opera AACC
Early Music Society of Northern MD
nebuckman@-----.com
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