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Re: Clarinets & College

Author: Franklin Liao
Date: 2010-09-16 16:27

It's great to go to a tech's since a great tech is an invaluable resource. Dropping by Morrie's has given me much better insight into the matters of instrument makers and even of the industry, instead of merely about repairs and acoustics. Two days ago, when I dropped off that R S Symphonie, I had the chance to see Wurlitzer reform-boehm in both Bb and A in person (hands-on guided tour at that), so not only did I manage to get a good assessment on what should be done to get my instrument into great playing condition, I also got a learning experience from it.

Signs of a poor tech would come if he/she doesn't really explain to you what's been done, how it's been done and why should it be done clearly, and casually makes promises. Any tech confident in his or her abilities in my experience do not mind, and mostly would encourage the customers to stay a while and listen, if not watch a job being done.

Normally, an A and a Bb are purchased as a pair... if OP does get a Bb, it is typically recommended that the A be of the same line of instruments.

Post Edited (2010-09-16 18:34)

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