Local
Purchasing Instruments
Ann Arbor Clarinet Connection
Bill King, the owner, has been a professional clarinetist for over 30 years. He currently holds the tenured 2nd/bass clarinet chair in the Michigan Opera Theatre Orchestra, Detroit's opera company based in the beautifully restored Detroit Opera House. All of the instruments he stocks are hand-selected at either the Buffet Crampon factory in Mantes-la-Ville, France, or at the Buffet Crampon North American headquarters in Jacksonville, FL. Spring tensions and key heights are regulated on all instruments. All sales include Buffet Crampon's Warranty Policies.
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He has personally helped me select several very nice clarinets for myself and continues to be the first place I send students who are looking for the highest quality clarinets to purchase.
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To learn more: https://a2clarinet.com/
Instrument Repair
Ko Kaiden Music Atelier - Plymouth
Ko offers instrument repair, instrument check-ups and overhauls, he can provide emergency (including late-night/overnight) repair service for problems such as stuck swabs, fallen pads, frozen keys and cracked instrument bodies, often providing immediate service in such cases.
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Ko is a wonderful combination of skill, experience, and efficiency. From minor adjustments to more significant repairs, he has always done quality work that lasts. I see him several times a year to keep my clarinets in great shape, and I always recommend him to my colleagues and students. We are lucky to have him in the Detroit Metro Area!
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To learn more: https://kokaiden.wordpress.com/