Klarinet Archive - Posting 000012.txt from 1998/02

From: Lauren Peterson <lep@-----.net>
Subj: Used wood clarinets
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 1998 14:28:18 -0500

Hello all!

After participating in Solo and Ensemble, one of my judges strongly
suggested buying a wood clarinet (which I have been wanting for quite a
long time). He also suggested looking for a used wood clarinet in good
condition, since new wood clarinets can be quite costly. So I have been
shopping around for a while , and found that there are many good wood
clarinets at excellent prices. Because I don't know much about wood
clarinets, I was hoping someone on the list could tell me if any one or
more of these particular brands are good or bad. I found a Jean Baptiste
Grenadilla wood clarinet (used) for $229.95 with case, mouthpiece, cap,
ligature, cork grease, and reed. I also found a Bardot Grenadilla wood
clarinet with all the "fixens" for $219.95. Some more I found was an
Artley wood for $269.95, a Concord Cadet wood for $239.95, and Andre
Paris wood for $249.95. Are any of these good deals? Should I purchase
any one of these?

Thanx in advace for all your help!

~Lauren Peterson
http://www.geocities.com/Vienna/8410/
clari-sax@-----.com