Klarinet Archive - Posting 000002.txt from 1994/06

From: Clark W Fobes <reedman@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Good Student Horn?
Date: Wed, 1 Jun 1994 01:40:37 -0400

On Tue, 24 May 1994, Calton L. Cooper Jr wrote:

> I'm looking for a top line student horn for one of my private
> students. The two I'm looking at for her are the leblanc vsp
> 7120 and the evette e-12.
>
> Does anyone have any comments about either horn, or a
> recomendation for a student line horn in the $600-$800 range?
>
> Thanks, I appreciate the help!
>
> --
> Later,
> Lee Cooper ccooper@-----.us

I think it is a real waste of money to spend $600 - $800 on a student
model or "step-up" instrument. There are a lot of good used professional
instruments floating around in that price range. They will ultimately
produce a better sound and have a higher resale value.

Clark W Fobes