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 Re: Yamaha CSVR Bb and A
Author: gwie 
Date:   2016-10-28 19:58

I have sets of both the CSG and CSVR, and enjoy playing them immensely.

The CSG's, both of which I had overhauled by Wolfgang Lohff, replaced my "Brannenized" set of Buffet R-13's which were really nice but some challenges with wrist discomfort from the weight of the A clarinet in particular saw the CSG as a welcome replacement (they are lighter and easier to hold up for a long period of time). I've tried a number of custom barrels on them including a Backun MoBa and it's nice to have some options although I opt to use the stock barrels most of the time. They've been my main instruments for almost a decade now.

I acquired a set of CSVR's last year, shortly after the NAMM show. For me, these are the real alternative to the R-13, as the playing experience will be more familiar for players coming from those instruments, and at a much more economical price point too. No problem projecting with these over an orchestra! I was able to get both a Bb and A for barely more than the cost of a single new Buffet Tradition! The fit and finish is superb, and the out-of-the-box consistency is really wonderful. A number of my private students, especially those who don't plan on majoring in music but still want a top-notch professional clarinet have been going to the CSVR. The savings allows them to invest in an excellent mouthpiece as well (and here's a plug for Brad Behn's Zinner models, Clark Fobes Nova, and the D'Addario Reserve lineup...great options all around for players of all shapes and sizes).

If I have any criticism, it's that it's hard to find their product locally in shops, in any numbers for comparison trials.



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