Klarinet Archive - Posting 000842.txt from 1998/08

From: Matt Palasik <mattp169@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] major decision
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 16:50:04 -0400

I would definetly get the r13. Even if you stop after HS then you can
resell it and as long as you take care of it it should hold a pretty
good resale value after 3 years

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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> Ben Stutzman
> benstutzman@-----.net
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