Author: Ursa
Date: 2015-10-07 02:21
The whole materials debate is one that will likely never be settled.
Owning ABS, PVC, ebonite, metal-lined ebonite, metal, and wooden instruments, I have concluded that it's the engineering of the instrument that matters most.
The most resonant instrument in my collection with that unmistakable real wood presence and sonic complexity is the Backun Alpha. Backun says it is "made from a proprietary synthetic material chosen for its excellent tonal qualities".
Yes, I own a glorious-sounding metal clarinet--a Pan American Brilliante--and have wished for a metal clarinet built to modern standards. BUT--these instruments are subject to denting, bending, and other damage which can distort bore dimensions and easily ruin a metal clarinet beyond any hope of repair. Handling mishaps that won't seriously damage wooden, plastic, or ebonite instruments can be fatal to metal ones. Sure, they don't crack--but they're hardly a carefree alternative to wood.
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The Clarinet BBoard
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