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

Author: ddavani
Date: 2010-06-16 02:39

I am accustomed to Leblanc by Backun, I play a Symphonie Bb and I'm in love with the key work, focus of the sound, etc. You living in Vancouver (or in the Vancouver area) have the greatest clarinet manufacturer right on your front door-step. Backun Musical has its factory in Burnaby, BC and the crowd there is extremely friendly and helpful. On the plus side, all of their equipment is excellent from their economy model (Bliss) to the Legacy, all of them play up to the Backun standard.

I've heard hand made clarinets such as the Rossi being played and don't get me wrong, they are great instruments. However, I just feel that there is a great standard that comes with the Backun instruments and the precision that goes into making those horns makes them as close to hand made as it gets. As well, Morrie is a genius when it comes to repairs and pairing you with the right instrument.

So, in lengthy response, the simple answer to your question would be go to Backun, and as well, it's not the biggest name brand yet, but that has nothing to do with the quality. More and more people use Backun Musical every day.

-Dave Davani
http://allclarinet.blogspot.com/

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