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Author: SecondTry
Date: 2025-10-30 23:56
I'm curious who people use.
Kesller, NYC Woodwinds, Yamaha Atelier, etc.
What did you think of your purchase experience? Did you buy over the internet?
TIA
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2025-10-31 03:38
Mine was an interesting experience. I would NEVER purchase "sight unseen," so I discovered that ANY music store that carries Yamaha musical instruments can have a pro line clarinet brought in for trial. Now, it's not ideal to only have one horn to try, but upon trying that one horn (a CSG Hamilton plated horn back in 2005) I bought it on the spot.
Just an option
.............Paul Aviles
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Author: SecondTry
Date: 2025-10-31 03:46
Paul Aviles wrote:
> Mine was an interesting experience. I would NEVER purchase
> "sight unseen," so I discovered that ANY music store that
> carries Yamaha musical instruments can have a pro line clarinet
> brought in for trial. Now, it's not ideal to only have one
> horn to try, but upon trying that one horn (a CSG Hamilton
> plated horn back in 2005) I bought it on the spot.
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> Just an option
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> .............Paul Aviles
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Excellent feedback Paul. Thanks much! I did not know that!
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Author: gwie
Date: 2025-11-01 03:47
I selected my last set of CSVR clarinets at the Yamaha Los Angeles Atelier back in 2019. It was a fantastic to be able to choose from dozens and dozens of instruments, all setup by Jeff Peterson, and I had the assistance of my colleague Thomas Carroll to listen, play-test, and differentiate between them.
Honestly, I could have gone with almost any of them, as their quality control and fit-and-finish were superb. It's a huge relief after dealing with piles of poorly-setup R13s at some of the big music stores in our area. I ended up with an A and a Bb that are incredibly similar in tonal profile. A local authorized retailer handled the sale, and I was able to take them home right away.
More recently, they had a full overhaul by Lohff & Pfeiffer, and they're still my primary instruments to this day.
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Author: SecondTry
Date: 2025-11-01 04:38
gwie wrote:
> I selected my last set of CSVR clarinets at the Yamaha Los
> Angeles Atelier back in 2019. It was a fantastic to be able to
> choose from dozens and dozens of instruments, all setup by Jeff
> Peterson, and I had the assistance of my colleague Thomas
> Carroll to listen, play-test, and differentiate between them.
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> Honestly, I could have gone with almost any of them, as their
> quality control and fit-and-finish were superb. It's a huge
> relief after dealing with piles of poorly-setup R13s at some of
> the big music stores in our area. I ended up with an A and a Bb
> that are incredibly similar in tonal profile. A local
> authorized retailer handled the sale, and I was able to take
> them home right away.
>
> More recently, they had a full overhaul by Lohff & Pfeiffer,
> and they're still my primary instruments to this day.
I wonder how receptive either the NY or LA location would be to semi-professionals like myself. I understand they service only professionals. Any thoughts here?
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Author: gwie
Date: 2025-11-01 08:47
I haven't personally been in a lot of touch with them for some years, at least not since the pandemic hit. I've heard more recently that they only work with professional players, and/or folks that are already on their Artist roster.
However, if you look at the verbiage on the their site, they note: "Established in 1987 in New York City, Yamaha Artist Services (YASI) provides a wide range of professional services exclusively for performing artists, concert venues, performing arts organizations and educational institutions, representing an unparalleled commitment to the music industry and an invaluable resource for musicians, presenters and educators worldwide."
I think it's best to email or call them directly, at yasi@yamaha.com or at 212-339-9995 ext. 0.
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2025-11-01 19:50
I think the word "professionals" here means......coming to buy. If you show up, take four hours try every horn in the place and then walk, that might make them feel a little put out.
................Paul Aviles
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