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Re: A nice Bliss LB320 from that site

Author: fskelley
Date: 2017-03-29 04:03

I think we are conflicted about the value of higher priced and more complex or exotic instruments and accessories. Or the very latest, or vintage* and no longer readily available. On the one hand, most of us like the idea that basic competent minimal stuff plus skill and ability and work is all anyone needs to play any music at any level. (Large arguments about what constitutes that minimum.) But we also like the idea of improving what we can play by a change of gear- and we do experience that sometimes. No easy answers. Keeps a lot of people busy and a few people in the $$$$, selling to the rest of us.

*Especially for an old coot like me who plays mostly old music, it is very appealing to think a clarinet my age might be better than anything made today. I gave a 1950's Selmer CT a shot recently, admittedly not in great playing condition but good enough I think to evaluate- and for me it was just OK. Both my Arioso and this Bliss were "better", for me anyway. So much is subjective. I will still try another CT in fine playing condition if given the opportunity.

Stan in Orlando

EWI 4000S with modifications

Post Edited (2017-03-29 19:48)

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