Author: Ralph Katz
Date: 2010-01-24 18:23
Working in Detroit, I wouldn't say these horns backfired or had trouble starting. Some auto manufacturers are beginning to realize that putting in cheap tires and batteries, then throwing the warranty over to vendors, does not generate repeat business.
I think these instruments all played reasonably well, initially, or at leat after the store's technicians addressed minor issues. 20 years ago, there were response, intonation, and fit issues, which did not exist last week.
But working around high sliver keys is sort of like bumping your elbow on the armrest whenever you reach for the radio controls. Whether LeBlanc, Selmer, Buffet, Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Nisson, Hyundai, etc. - if nobody there drives a product for its entire life cycle, they will have no idea what real customers experience.
Leblanc did a poll of pro players, perhaps 15 years ago. It was good they were actually making an attempt to find out what artists in their marketplace really want. But is anyone still doing this?
Post Edited (2010-01-24 20:11)
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