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LH Ab/Eb Lever Prejudice ...

Author: Chris P
Date: 2025-07-16 19:10

Why are so many players who've never had a clarinet with a LH Ab/Eb lever dead set against them and say stuff like "It's NOT needed" or "I NEVER use it" if it's not even fitted to their clarinets? You can't slate something you've never even used!

It should be standard on ALL clarinets from entry level plastic ones and upwards. It is optional on 200 series Yamahas and Buffet Prodiges as well as entry level Amatis and others. It's far less costly to fit it at the point of manufacture instead of having it retrofitted (if that's the correct term).

At least if it's fitted as standard, then you always have the option to use it or not - it's there when you need it as it's better to have it and not need it as opposed to not having it fitted and wanting to use it.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010

Independent Woodwind Repairer
Single and Double Reed Specialist
Oboes, Clarinets and Saxes

NOT A MEMBER OF N.A.M.I.R.

The opinions I express are my own.

Post Edited (2025-07-16 19:22)

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