Klarinet Archive - Posting 000289.txt from 2010/11

From: jack wiard <jack_wiard@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Silver Clarinet Keys
Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:28:37 -0500


Hello 'LISTERS'.....I have nickol and silver keyed clarinets, as well as two gold plated clarinets in my collection [one previously owned by Pete Fountain]...I think the wood and the player is the important component of good clarinet playing. Cheers JACK WIARD

> From: strum@-----.com
> To: klarinet@-----.com
> Date: Thu, 18 Nov 2010 21:17:08 -0500
> Subject: Re: [kl] Silver Clarinet Keys
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> I prefer silver because it's a bit "stickier" on the fingers than nickel. Merely personal preference. As for sound, my guess is that you'll sound pretty sound like yourself no matter which you choose.
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom Bassett [mailto:bassettt1@-----.com]
> Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 9:11 PM
> To: klarinet
> Subject: [kl] Silver Clarinet Keys
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> I wondered if there really is any significance other than cosemtics to have silver keys over nickel. I've heard arguments that since silver is heavier that makes the sound darker since there's more weight on the intrument. I find that hard to beleive but maybe it is true.
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> I ordered an A clarinet. WWBW had a used R13 with silver keys so I'm going to try it out.
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> I've always automatically stayed away from silver just because it costs more and I thought there really was no difference.
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>
> Tom
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