Author: KenJarczyk
Date: 2015-06-05 00:35
Interesting thread, some folk manifest their passion in different ways. In my long and full life and career (still very active, may I add) I always enjoy trying the newest and so-called best horns. It is always fun to keep up with the trends. My business has me playing everything from classical, pop, theater, jazz and caberet settings. I run the entire spectrum, as best as I can. I am intrigued by the newest Selmers and Buffets. They are indeed very good instruments. Today's R13 is not yesterday's R13, what was the top of the line R13 then is a different clarinet than the R13 today, totally different quality and changed acoustics. I wouldn't mind a new Tosca or a new Privelege, but still, when push comes to shove, the sound of my Centered Tone can't be matched. In Symphonic work my "Brannenized" Selmer 10 or my wonderful 10G "A" clarinet can't be matched by the newbies. Now, with that said, I still enjoy my rather fabulous intonation and sound on a Ridenour Libertas. Not that hard-rubber is a new thing, either. Hard-rubber was used for many fine and wonderful instruments post WW-I!
So, I'm quite happy not giving up on older vintage horns, as they are some of my best "friends!" They've been places and played things too wonderous to imagine! - and still are!
Ken Jarczyk
Woodwinds Specialist
Eb, C, Bb, A & Bass Clarinets
Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo
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