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Re: What to expect from a new clarinet

Author: Tony F
Date: 2017-12-14 09:11

I was surprised to read that you had problems with a Yamaha clarinet, they have a well deserved reputation for getting their instruments right straight out of the box. If there is a dud anywhere, it sounds as though its the dealer and the repairman who first handled it. I'd get him out of the equation as soon as you can. Screws working loose is just a fact of life in the clarinet world. The reasons you have been given are all true, but sometimes the screw wasn't done up properly. This might go back to the original repairmen. They can also work loose if there is insufficient lubrication.
While major maintenance should be done by a competent tech, basic everyday stuff is really the responsibility of the player. This includes eyeballing the instrument for loose screws and such, and tightening them up as required. If you're not sure what to look for, ask your tech. It's not rocket science, just common sense.

Tony F.

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