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Re: alto clarinet

Author: Djudy
Date: 2020-11-15 15:20

Bringing this thread up again, concerning after-market necks :

I finally got a used G.LeBlanc alto clarinet purchased from a restoration hobbyest in our region (I had lined up a BC Prestige but the virus crisis prevented me from testing the instrument so I had to drop that, appatently just as well). So far this is proving to be a lovely instrument tone-wise but the neck is obviously the weak point. Given my stature and hands, it makes for hard work for the right hand pinky keys and it is generally a bit sharp. Got me thinking about getting an adjustable neck, maybe with a different curve.

You know how you think your mobile phone is listening to you when you get those ads on your feed about the exact things just discussed at home in private with your better half? Weeeell, an aftermarket alto clarinet neck maker has just popped up on the infernal auction site, with several different models on display ! Anyone ever dealt with 'J D Woodwinds'? It hardly seems like a risk-prone niche market but I've seen things that sincerely try to solve problems but don't really work as well as hoped. At the prices quoted (professional mp range), one hopes for a good result.

Also, I'd appreciate suggestions on mps for the alto. It came with a Yamaha 4C which works, but what else is out there? Thanks !

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