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Re: Noblet N (model 40) vs Yamaha YCL-650

Author: jdbassplayer
Date: 2019-06-29 15:50

Personally I think the 650 is overrated. There's no doubt that it is a good clarinet, but there's just nothing special about it that would make me want to play it on a regular basis. The resistance is a bit on the higher side and while the intonation is good, it is not significantly better than any other clarinet it it's price range. The one thing most people praise Yamaha clarinets for is the setup and build quality, however the pads on the instrument are not the greatest and I've seen instruments needing overhauls after only a few years (my girlfriend's instrument had this problem and required almost a full repad). It is definitely more of an intermediate clarinet.

Edit: to address some of your questions more directly, the keywork on Noblet instruments is strong and fairly ergonomic. The Yamama has more "Buffet like" keys and is also fairly strong. Tone is heavily depended on both you and your mouthpiece and has little to do with the instrument.

The Noblet 40 is a decent instrument and I would spend the money on a good mouthpiece and overhaul to get it in perfect playing condition.

-Jdbassplayer

Post Edited (2019-06-29 16:07)

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