Author: Mags1957
Date: 2007-01-13 18:36
"Most likely, the instrument will have to be rechecked for correct pad seating, proper venting , spring tension, keys operating efficiently (no lost motion) and quietness."
This will be much less prevelent if you buy one of the following clarinets:
1) A top-of-the-line Yamaha. Most are great right out of the box.
2) One of the new Backun Leblancs - also great out of the box.
3) A Lyrique by Tom Ridenour - hand finished by one of the master clarinet craftsmen.
I am partial to those clarinets, the fact that they need no "tweaking", and that they are on the inexpensive side of pro clarinets (if you consider the Leblanc Cadenza, Lyrique, & Yamaha CSG) makes them a double bargain, IMO. Also, if you get a Cadenza, you get an "aftermarket quality" barrel and bell, saving you hundreds. Some people just prefer Buffets, and are willing to pay the price to buy them and have them set-up. I have no quarrel with them, whatever floats your boat!
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