Author: Kalashnikirby
Date: 2022-09-10 16:15
Sorry for resurrecting an old thread, but I think these instruments really deserve a closer look.
I'm currently on the verge of buying a pair of SEVR's (with eb levers) having had them for testing for a few days, among with CSVR's.
They might be a replacement for my RC's, which I'm growing somewhat tired of - not that they're bad clarinets, but they have some sort of limits in terms of sound, flexibility, keywork.
But first things first:
If you're in the market for affordable "professional level instruments" (whatever that is supposed to mean), their price tag really is fantastic, considering that a Buffet RC now costs 3500€ here in Germany, but I get the pair of SEVR's for 5000€!!!
The analogy SEVR=RC and CSVR=R13 seems kind of fitting, given that the CSVR has a more direct core, is more "on point" perhaps having that so-called "ping" compared to the SEVR, which I find somewhat sweeter, possibly because it has more/different overtones.
That being said, the overall quality and ergonomics (especially for mid-sized hands) certainly outmatch regular RC's/R13's, so the Yamahas might be on par with Prestige models (padding/corks are still way better on Yamahas!!)
But even then, they do have their own characteristics and I'd just use these analogies for the sake of illustrating what these instruments might be like.
Ultimately, you'd have to try on your own. But I'll say as much: I've tried the Backun MoBa a few months ago and didn't like it as much as the SEVR, which has great tuning, better throat notes and a much softer (less aggressive, less squeaky) altissimo than a RC, while "objectively"
the MoBa has a bit more to offer. But! I most certainly had more fun playing the SEVR because of weight, ergonomics and responsiveness, which are more important factors to me than having a perfect low F/E.
In that sense, both CSVR and SEVR are very traditional instruments, but IMHO the best instrument should have the most basic keywork and do whatever you point it at.
I'll also write something about how others (friends, family) like the SEVR, but so far, it's very promising.
Best regards
Christian
Post Edited (2022-09-10 16:24)
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