Author: suavkue
Date: 2010-09-16 02:46
I had my first lesson (I am a freshman in college) just last week with the clarinet professor at the university I attend, and had, on the same day, figured out why my clarinet doesn't respond as well as it should after sending my clarinet quickly to repair a broken spring. Apparently the pads don't seal well enough (I unfortunately don't understand fully what this means), so I will be sending the clarinet for a full overhaul tomorrow after my lesson. (The technician had mentioned that the upper joint could only seal for "about a second" or something like that - he was blowing air through the upper and lower joints after I brought it in.)
(Honestly, I'm surprised by the number of problems with the clarinet that I've had, given that I've sent it to the repair shop near my hometown about five times just this last summer. I've been told, though, that the technician in the area near this university is one of the best.)
But, back on topic, he (my professor) had also told me that I should strongly consider getting a professional clarinet, "about $2750." Consider the fact that the expenses of the University with tuition and everything else are expensive enough, and I really don't want to pay a few thousand more for a new clarinet. (Not to mention, he offered for loans through the department!)
So that's why I'm considering getting a Lyrique Custom. I've read about it all over this forum, but I haven't heard great things about the case or the thumb rest. Is it worth investing into as soon as I get my own source of income? or should I just go toward the "Buffet R13" route? or should I just wait until I get my clarinet overhauled and just stay with it?
Thanks for all of the help.
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My current equipment:
Ridenour Lyrique 576BC, Rico Reserve 4, Ridenour Hand Finished Mouthpiece, Luyben Ligature
Post Edited (2010-09-16 02:47)
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