Klarinet Archive - Posting 000073.txt from 1996/06

From: Gary Van Cott <mccmis@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Student Clarinets
Date: Wed, 5 Jun 1996 17:03:50 -0400

> I haven't looked a new student clarinets in a loooooong time, so...
>
> What's the prevailing opinion on wood student clarinets? Who makes
> reasonably good ones in the $400-$800 price range? We're talking new
> ones here; presumably a student won't be a very good judge of a used
> clarinet and should be able to pick out a new one based on the
> maker's reputation.
>
> Thanks,
> Richard (duckisle@-----.net)
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> DuckIsle@-----.net
> in Sunny Southern California
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>
I think if you are willing to spend $800, you should look for a used
R-13. This presumes that the student is at least 12 or 13, has played
for at least 1-2 years, and will take good care of the instrument. You
certainly won't lose any money on it if you keep it up.

Assuming you did make this purchase while the student is jr high age,
when the student is in high school it wouldn't be unreasonable to buy
an A clarinet or a decent saxophone depending on desire.

Gary Van Cott
Very Hot Las Vegas, NV (112 record breaking degrees forcast for today)
mccmis@-----.com