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Re: Logic vs Gut? Picking new Clarinet

Author: echi85
Date: 2017-08-18 19:35

The sound is in the player in that:

1.) Each player has unique physical characteristics that lead to a slightly different production of sound.

2.) Each player has a tonal identity in their brain that is unique to themselves.

Equipment matters in the second case. I think everyone picks equipment based on how they want to sound, to try to match the sound they have in their heads. However, because of the first case, people find that different equipment works for different people based off of their own physical characteristics and manner of playing. Sure, you can pick up someone else's clarinet and sound like you, but is it the easiest way for you to sound like you? Surely there is a reason why you pick the equipment you use.

I don't think you can say that equipment doesn't matter at all. If I decided to play Oehler clarinets from now on, I don't think I can honestly say that I would sound the same as on a Boehm clarinet even after months of adjustment. The differences between different Boehm models is slight but the idea is still valid.

FWIW, I tried a few top end Yamaha clarinets recently and I did find them to be tonally different than Buffets. The evenness of scale was great but I found them to be more mellow than the Buffets I own. It could have been just the specific instruments I tried. However, I will say that they were setup in great condition.

In all honestly, I have tried a few new R13s in the past few years that were shockingly dull. I tried a few Traditions that were on the other end of the spectrum.

Edit: I should add that I've played Buffet R13s my entire life. I think my Bb clarinet is one of the best I've ever tried. I'm not particularly brand loyal, I play a Selmer bass clarinet. My point was that all makers make instruments that people don't like.

Post Edited (2017-08-18 21:13)

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