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Re: Plateau key clarinets

Author: Jerry
Date: 2015-03-12 00:37

Among those of you who have experienced a variety of clarinets, INCLUDING PLATEAU key clarinets, I have a few questions, seeking your advice:

I currently have an R-13 that I am unable to reliably play (hand problem). I am looking at 2 LeBlanc Normandy Vito plateau key clarinets, one wood and one ebonite.

What intonation and tonal differences are there generally between wood and ebonite in this brand of clarinet? Is there enough difference to warrant a 2X price difference?

What differences in tone and intonation might there be between a good playing R-13 and either of these plateau models?

I play in an orchestra and want to make sure I'm not throwing away $400 to $800 on something that will not pass muster. In other words, is it time to throw in the towel and admit the time has come for a different hobby, or might either of these plateaus be suitable for volunteer orchestra use? The wood plateau is at the very high end of my financial limit, unless I sold my R-13 which I don't want to do before I know whether I can resolve the hand issue, which may take a year or more.

Jerry

Jerry
The Villages, FL

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