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Author: NZDee
Date: 2017-07-11 05:59
Hi there,
I decided to buy a 650 in April and have had nothing but problems. I thought it was down to my playing ability but I'm now not sure it is.
I asked a more experienced player and tutor to check it over for me and they said it hadn't been set up properly. Various notes intermittently not playing - middle B and C, E flat... and others.
It has been checked and returned to me, but still not great. On top of that, the adjustable thumb rest has now just sheared off!
I'm wondering whether anyone else has had quality issues with this particular model?
Thanks!
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Author: donald
Date: 2017-07-11 06:57
If you're in Auckland I can check it out for you- there is a certain (East Auckland based) repair/instrument shop/person that is legendary for being a rip off artist and scoundrel (and famously incompetent at repairs). These Yamaha clarinets are considered pretty darn reliable instruments, so if there's something wrong there's a good chance it's fixable if you go to someone who knows what they are doing.
dn
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Author: TomS
Date: 2017-07-11 07:10
Is your instrument used or new? I've played a new Backun Protege that was obviously mangled in some way by unknown hands ... terrible!
My 650 "out of the box" is better setup than my R13-Greenline, even after some shop attention and with cork pads on the top joint. Fit and finish and bore looks better on the Yamaha too. Not to say the 650 plays better ... I actually prefer the R13 for many occasions ... just like the density and focus of the Buffet made with the composite material.
My occasional stand partner in a community band plays a 650 also and in a local semi-pro wind symphony there are 2 more players that use the 650s (amazing) ... a smattering of R13s, Festivals, a Selmer 10G and, of course the 650s and a Lyrique Libertas (me) ... (you'd think it would be all Buffet Mafia) ... we all tune well together and blend as one ...
In any case, sounds like you got a dud! Wow!
I've been a Yamaha fan for a long time ...
Tom
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Author: Toolaholic
Date: 2017-07-12 20:30
I have owned a 650 since 2008.Very good build quality and intonation. Mike hammer of hammer woodwinds did about $225 worth of work on it recently . He was impressed with the 650.
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