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Re: Bliss clarinets

Author: sfalexi
Date: 2016-07-09 04:28

Roxann wrote:

> I just sold my Bliss after playing it for about 1 1 /2 years.
> I bought it through Kesslers in Las Vegas who included a Backun
> barrel with it. The Backun barrel vastly improved the sound
> quality. Unfortunately, Bliss clarinets are known for
> cracking, and mine did! I can't help but think part of the
> cause was the Backun barrel. It's so thick that I don't think
> it expands and contracts at the same rate as the body of the
> clarinet, which led to a crack. Luckily, it was expertly
> repaired and should never be a problem. I liked how light the
> Bliss was. I would still own it if I hadn't set my eyes in a
> Buffet R13 that I just HAD to have:)

An interesting thing....I believe the bliss clarinets are a little thinner than most clarinets. And they're so new, there's no long-term stability data on them yet.

But overall, something about the keywork just felt "right" under my fingers. Light, somehow seemed closer together than others, and it was just very easy to make minimal movements and play.

Plus I kinda dig that black nickel plating.

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