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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2010-02-27 16:43
TO be honest, I would recommend that you have keywork repairs done locally,. too, if only for the reason that it will probably cost you more to ship the instrument back to Dallas for the work than it would for the actual repair. Warranty matters are different and should be handled my the maker or by someone approved and reimbursed by the maker. That would make sense to me.
I would noit describe the issue I have with Tom's keywork as a problem with finishing or quality, but rather that he has a slightly different concept of how the keys should feel than I do. So, my Lyrique is not the *most* perfect fit I could desire in a clarinet, but it does perform for me in ways that matter more, such as sound production and intonation. One of the other members in my band, a lifelong R13 player, doesn't like the clarinet when she plays it, but she can't argue with the results I get when I play it.
I would hazard to say that not every clarinet design is going to be optimal for each and every player. That's fine. Play what works best for you. For me, my Lyrique is a very nice fit, and cost me way less than comparable wooden instruments would have cost me. Others' mileage may vary, but you won't know unless you give t a fair trial.
MAybe I would like a Tosca, Privilege or Legacy better, but I don't have that kind of money lying around. I have a daughter to put through college at present, and this is just a fun diversion for me, as well as something that offers me a "mental health" activity. I play clarinet just for the fun and love of it. That's the literal definition of "amateur" and I wear that badge with pride.
Jeff
“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010
"A drummer is a musician's best friend."
Post Edited (2010-02-27 22:11)
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