If you’re the proud owner of a new clarinet, congratulations! (Don’t worry if you’re still trying to choose a new clarinet – I’ve got you covered with some of my pro tips to help you select a new clarinet.) As you break in your new clarinet and familiarize yourself with the sound, feel, and tuning, I recommend having it set up and customized by a qualified repair tech. (If you’re looking how to assemble your clarinet, click here.) What does it mean to customize or set up your clarinet? Professional clarinets have remarkable consistency from one instrument to the next, but this also means that they will have to be…