Klarinet Archive - Posting 000836.txt from 1998/08

From: "Jay D. Webler" <webler@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] major decision
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 16:47:38 -0400

If you can afford the R-13 than I recommend that you get it. It will hold it's
value and is an excellent instrument. If you sell it ten years from now you will
probably recover most of your money. If you buy an intermediate horn, and you
grow out of that one, you will only have to go back and by the R-13 or equivilent later.
In other words you will probably save money by making the jump now.

Jay Webler

On Fri, 28 Aug 1998 11:01:05 -0400, Ben Stutzman wrote:

>My name is Ben Stutzman, I'm new to the list. I'm a sophmore in HS and
>have been taking private lessons for 4 years. (I think) I just switched
>teachers (wasn't easy) and got a *wonderful* new teacher. This fall I'm
>trying out for district band - I was encouraged too. The only problem
>is I grew out of my piece of junk Bundy a while ago. When I play the
>audition piece, it sounds terrible because my clarinet is SO out of
>tune, and altissimo is incredibly bright, not to mention difficult to
>play. It's not good for a whole lot. Oh yeah, marching band. My
>teacher suggested either buy a NEW intermediate Yamaha YCL52 or pro
>R-13. I would love to get the pro instrument; but I am really at an
>intermediate level. My parents will contribute enough for the Yamaha,
>me chipping in the rest for the R-13. Is it good for me to get a
>professional horn? I will play through HS for sure, I'm not sure about
>college. If I get a intermediate instrument and play in college, then I
>will want a professional clarinet. Is it better to get the R-13 while I
>have the money? Even if I stop in 3 years, which I don't plan to, is
>the R-13 worth it? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>Thanks.
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