Author: Fuzzy
Date: 2017-04-29 16:57
Even a number of years ago, all my instructors were of the mindset that it was R13 or nothing. They'd make me order in a bunch of R13s to test. Then - in blind tests, my old Leblanc beat out the entire line of R13's every time. Each time, my instructor would just blink at me incredulously, then ask to try my Leblanc. Each time, the professor would state something to the effect of, "That's not a stock Leblanc (which it was)! That plays better than most R13s!"
This happened several times in my college years and really made me sour on the "group think" approach of clarinet study. It's why I'm so skeptical of gear now and tend to avoid the various trends and rituals...and instead just find what works for me - to get the sound that I want.
Be prepared, though - if you're going to buck the trend, you might find that you're constantly having to prove yourself...which isn't necessarily a bad thing.
[EDIT:] I'm sure that your instructor only wants the best for you, and sees the R13 as being the solution to get you there...I know that was the case with my instructors. You can respect that, thank them for it, and yet still choose a different path.
;^)>>>
Fuzzy
Post Edited (2017-04-29 17:03)
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