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Re: New Clarinet Plays Flat?

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2015-02-22 19:48

I am not fond of the term "flatness issue being endemic to the brand." We are talking about one particular model, the CSG. It was rolled out (in my opinion) with the wrong sized barrel. This in no way is a problem with Yamaha as a brand or even this specific model, only an issue that can be ironed out with some attention.

To Kevin_bkt:

I think you may be able to have the dealer exchange the barrel. I wouldn't put any extra demands on the dealer for a longer trial period (I don't think a lot of dealers offer a "trial period" in the first place). You found a good horn. As one that is just slightly "different" from the pack (the barrel length issue) you also have the advantage of not going down the road of sinking money on barrel after barrel depending on what aftermarket guru comes up with next week (believe me this is a PLUS!!!!).

You WILL find your daughter wanting/needing other mouthpieces down the road and overhauls (mainly to cure aging pads) do happen regularly (the time in between depends on the quality of the pads and overhaul which is why I suggested what I did) so that expense is going to happen at some point (one year, five years, ten years down the road).

Good luck however you decide to proceed.

..............Paul Aviles

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