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 Re: Custom Tuned Clarinets . . . have you? Why/why not?
Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date:   2006-12-20 21:54

Tweaking can do only so much. The instrument must be basically in tune, responsive and good sounding to begin with.

Kalmen Opperman picked out my Bb and did the finishing work on it.

Greg Smith selects instruments and sends them to the Brannens for setup. Walter Grabner, Lisa Argyris, and Muncey Winds do selection and finishing. Probably Backun does too, at least before he introduced his own instruments. Presumably some of the other repair techs on the board do the same.

On the other hand, if you already have good horns, there's no need to replace them, at least until a prospective tuner tells you that would be best.

I'd be interested in knowing other peoples' experiences. Have you had customization done? What was it, and by whom? Are you happy with the results?

Ken Shaw
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