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Re: Buffet and LeBlanc Barrels on a Yamaha CS

Author: Jude
Date: 2007-07-30 13:33

Hank,

This is a great thread - it reinforces my belief that Yamaha make a really good product that is overlooked by the majority to the benefit of us 'insiders', 'cos maybe it helps keep the price down? I can't understand it myself...

I wanted to add that I have got a pair of 650s, lovely instruments both. The A is especially nice to play and seems to play itself. The double case it came in is a good one too!

I saw a review that was very informative a little while back that you might find interesting - I did - and agreed with most if not all of the points made:

http://www.shwoodwind.co.uk/Reviews/Clarinets/Yamaha_YCL650.htm

However, I borrowed an SEV last year for an afternoon while my 650 was having some attention. Wow! Whilst not a detailed assessment, I felt the SEV definitely had the edge over the 650 across the board. It had a fantastic sound, really easy response and good intonation. I gave it back reluctantly, but sadly couldn't afford to buy it. Anyway - I have a lovely pair of 650s at a fraction of the cost of some of the other makers' instruments and I'm very happy with them.

Good luck with your mpc search - I shall watch with interest to see others' recommendations.

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