clarinetagogo
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Also just discovered this thread and would like to add to the chorus of how much I love my own Beansprout. I think I'm at least the third owner of this baritone with a lot of character to it: stunning grafted walnut, lots of filled-in dents and old nail holes, fun swirly pistachio fingerboard, and the cedar top really smells like the West Coast to me.
Don't think this has been mentioned in this thread yet, but I really appreciate Aaron's commitment to sustainability -- he only uses readily renewable local woods or salvaged stuff (for example, old flooring or furniture). You get a nice handwritten card explaining where the materials for your specific instrument come from too.
Finally, the sound of this baritone is amazing! There's no real substitute for having it actually rumbling in your lap but it's got none of the boomy muddiness which I don't like in some other baritones. It sounds incredibly clear while also being full.
I don't think I'd ever willingly let this instrument go since the craftsmanship is so astounding.
Don't think this has been mentioned in this thread yet, but I really appreciate Aaron's commitment to sustainability -- he only uses readily renewable local woods or salvaged stuff (for example, old flooring or furniture). You get a nice handwritten card explaining where the materials for your specific instrument come from too.
Finally, the sound of this baritone is amazing! There's no real substitute for having it actually rumbling in your lap but it's got none of the boomy muddiness which I don't like in some other baritones. It sounds incredibly clear while also being full.
I don't think I'd ever willingly let this instrument go since the craftsmanship is so astounding.