Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2010-07-08 19:22
E11 horns are usually pitched a tad higher (442 Hz) with the factory-supplied barrel, so it would most likely be a mismatch with mouthpiece, or just that you aren't used to working with the instrument yet.
If it turns out you don't like the wayy the instrument plays, check out the comparable French model (can't believe I'm recommending ANYTHING from France! ). If you still aren't happy, an excellent instrument that costs avbout the same as an E11, maybe even less, is the Ridenour Lyrique. This is made of hard rubber, so you won't have to worry about cracking. The top of the line goes for about a Grand, and it's a nice instrument. I own one and use it regularly in concert performances. Tom Ridenour, the designer, hand-finishes the instruments himself in Texas. Tom used to be hte main clarinet designed for Leblanc, and was the creator of the Opus and Concerto clarinets fr them. They Lyriques have a very even scale, and they come with two barrels, so you can go higher or lower in pitch to work with your current mouthpieces. FOr more info, here is a link: http://www.ridenourclarinetproducts.com/Bbclarpg.html
Jeff
“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010
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