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 Re: Backun Protege VS Yamaha 650 or CS Line.
Author: TomS 
Date:   2017-04-19 17:25

I've only played one Protege and, IMHO it was terrible ... apparently defective in some way, although the pads and adjustments seemed tight. Not characteristic of Backun at all ... the bore appeared to be damaged (vandalized) by unknown hands.

Yamaha 650 is very good ... I have one. However, I am ditching my wooden instruments ... I play in terrible conditions, often.

Yamaha CSVR is excellent ... you can find store demo clarinets for about $2500.

Backun Alpha and Beta are fine. Bodies machined in Canada and keys done in Asia (I think).

The best value, no fuss, no muss clarinets, IMHO would be the Ridenour Lyrique 576 (less than $1000) and the Ridenour Lyrique Libertas (less than $1800). In tune, durable, warm and responsive. I have the Libertas and a model similar to the 576 ...

I've also been playing a new R13 Greenline lately ... surprisingly good. More of a challenge to play than the Ridenour clarinets, but also having some small rewards. You might be able to find a used greenline for under $2000. I think the Buffet composite clarinets have less variability and also (if you don't break them) more stable and less of a crap shoot for a used instrument. Also, composite clarinets lend themselves to cork pads on the top joint with more success than the entirely wood instrument, due to cleaner/level tone holes.

Tom

Post Edited (2017-04-19 17:28)
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