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Custom vs. Factory

Author: MEwbank
Date: 2017-05-21 19:22

Are there any notable disadvantages in obtaining a custom-made clarinet?

I have been seriously considering either a Dietz or Schwenk & Seggelke B♭ soprano with some of the additional function keys.

However, I was wondering if anyone might clarify for me the following general questions that crossed my mind:

-do additional mechanical complexities add vulnerabilities for future adjustments and repairs?

-do they adversely affect intonation in certain ranges?

-when repairs (pads, etc.) become needed, will one be able to get such done without returning the instrument to the original maker?

-is one just as well off choosing a professional level Yahama, Selmer, or Buffet that seems to perform best to one's taste and experience?

Thanks.

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