Author: RodRubber
Date: 2007-07-30 06:18
There is a gentleman in Washington DC, and also the author of a interesting guide to reedmaking, mr Ron Vasquez, who plays exclusively on Hammerschmidt, viennese clarinets. He is a an accomplished handmaker of reeds which he claims to be apr. strength 6!
His tone is really a lot like viennese clarinetists i've heard. It is a differnt approach, but clearly can be succesful. In my opinion, the sound of german system viennese clarinets, and boehm versions are not identical. there is a difference.
Wurtlitzer reform boehm clarinets are unbelievable instruments and if you have an oppurtunity to play one, especially under the guidance of someone who knows what to do with one, you should take take advantage of it. I was fortunate eough to be able to do just that and it was a rewarding experience.
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