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Re: choose a horn... from custom maker vs named brands

Author: William
Date: 2010-06-15 20:26

For me, if it sounds good, has an even scale, is reasonably in tune with itself (A=440, 442) and the key action is smooth, I would consider purchase. But only after taking it on a "test drive" in an ensemble--orchestra, band, ww quintet, etc. It is only there that you can really get the "feel" for how musically flexabile any instrument is. I've heard clarinetists sound good on just about every brand name clarinet available and I do believe what's most important is to find the ONE CLARINET that plays best for you--mainly through extensive play testing.

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