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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2010-01-18 21:25
I might have the opportunity to obtain a Legacy (about 1 year old) for a rather reasonable price compared to what a new one costs.
For those of you who have actually played one (I intend to give it a thorough trial before purchasing) what were your impressions of the instrument? Anything you didn't like about it? This one would be a Bb instrument; I don't really do orchestral work at all any more, so I wouldn't need the companion A clarinet, most likely.... at least not at present!
Thanks in advance...
Jeff
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Author: jparrette
Date: 2010-01-19 02:55
These clarinets are spectacular. I've played them since they were introduced in 2006, and spent a good amount of time with Morrie Backun studying them and what went into the design and production. The tone they produce is beautiful, and their pitch is dead-on (although I use 67mm barrels instead of the included 66).
Feel free to contact me off-line if you have any other questions.
John Parrette
John Parrette
CLARION MUSICAL SERVICES
john@clarionmusical.com
914-805-3388
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Author: Liquorice
Date: 2010-01-19 06:27
I found them to be less than spectacular. I didn't like the sound or tuning, and found them to be quite uneven in response, especially in the lower register.
They obviously work well for some people, but not for me.
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2010-01-19 07:26
>> For those of you who have actually played one <<
Not sure I can help because I can't say I've played one... because I've actually played two...
Post Edited (2010-01-19 07:27)
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2010-01-19 16:58
Clarnibass wrote:
>Not sure I can help because I can't say I've played one... because I've .actually played two...
And what did you think of the two you played? Were either of them Bb models?
Jeff
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2010-01-20 04:59
Yes, one was a Bb. I thought it was a good clarinet. I didn't have much time to check the mechanics thoroughly (or disassemble anything) but I don't remember noticing any problem imediately. I didn't find any imediate problems with tone, intonation, etc. either. Personally I wouldn't play this clarinet but that is just preferance since I like other clarinets more. This doesn't mean much for what you'd think about it.
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