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RE: Hard-Rubber Clarinet

Author: David Spiegelthal
Date: 2002-11-20 17:46

I'm indeed a big fan of hard rubber clarinets --- currently playing on a 'pseudo-matched' set of '30s-'40s vintage hard rubber Couesnon Bb/A clarinets, a hard rubber M. Lacroix Eb clarinet of similar vintage, and a late-50's hard-rubber Kohlert-Winnenden bass clarinet. Personally, I prefer hard rubber over wood for reasons of durability, maintainability, and easier repairs and modification. Sound-wise, I don't believe there's any difference; in fact, a couple of years ago I sold my wood Kohlert bass clarinet after buying the otherwise identical hard-rubber version and finding that it sounded slightly better than the wood one! I agree with Super20dan --- anyone looking for a good backup or outdoor clarinet should definitely consider an older hard-rubber instrument.

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