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little cosmetic issue with new Yamaha CSG-III

Author: tommo84
Date: 2015-01-31 02:11
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Hi to everyone,
I'm new to the board, but played clarinet since 20 years now...

I have just purchased a marvellous Yamaha CSG-III clarinet with the E/F correction key. On the sound and keywork I have nothing to say, it is simply the most in-tune clarinet I have ever played. the sound is also very charming, more deep compared to Buffet RC that I had previously used.

There is only one little problem. When I brought the baby home from the shop, I noticed a little chip on the upper joint, just below the tenon (see attached image). I am sure that it was already there, it was not my fault. So maybe it got chipped from the shop, from the distributor or wathever...who knows? The fact is that I am VERY meticulous with my things and I try to preserve things in the best possible way ( cars, telephones etc), even going maybe on the crazy level of attentions...
now I know that this little chip means nothing for the instrument, but how would have you reacted in my place?
I showed the thing to the shop who just said that it is just a minor cosmetic issue, and even a wood crack means nothing if it is well repaired, let alone this chip...

please give your opinion about that