Author: KenJarczyk
Date: 2017-08-10 07:19
I've noticed a disturbing trend on these venerable BBoards. Uber-opinionated bullies seem to be replacing real players. I find myself not checking out this forum more than I had been. There was a time I'd visit a couple times per day, because valuable topics and top notch players were here, all contributing! When's the last time someone of the stature of Gregory Smith posted? May 2016? We actually had the Executive Officer from Buffet post, and the bullies ate him alive! I see the remarkable David Blumberg post interesting things, but the bullies gang up, because he doesn't want to settle for that $20 used Bonade ligature that doesn't keep its shape, or play worn-out e-bay horns. Or lets throw sticks at people because they choose to play a particular Canadian Clarinet, that comes nowhere close to what the bullies claim in price. Maybe we can toss rocks because somewhere on the mouthpiece it says its a Zinner blank. (Gee, only most of the world's best makers use Zinner blanks!) Instead of celebrating Buffet introducing the Legende, let's call everything they make crap! Tell that to the majority of pro symphonic folks. Of course, there are a lot of symphonic professionals playing those horrible dead-dark German Clarinets! What the heck? Let's get back to being a nice, safe place where we all love the clarinet, and celebrate that we are a mix of real professionals, from classical venues, theater pits, jazz joints, or in our heads! There are valuable things folks have to contribute!
Ken Jarczyk
Woodwinds Specialist
Eb, C, Bb, A & Bass Clarinets
Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo
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