Klarinet Archive - Posting 000462.txt from 1998/12

From: Kenneth Wolman <kwolman@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] choosing a new clarinet
Date: Thu, 10 Dec 1998 20:19:43 -0500

>>Regarding Rachel's question about what make of clarinet to get -
>>assuming, since she's only been playing one year, that it will be an
>>entry-level instrument: after naming the good names, perhaps the next
>>most important thing is to tell her which ones to AVOID: Armstrong,
>>Artley, Conn(?), and any other notorious dogs. That's just as
>>important, since there's a zillion out there being re-sold at low
>>prices.
>>
>And under the avoid banner, do not forget all the cheap chinese junk:
>Pathfinder, Heimer, etc.

Woof, woof (dogs, after all....)

Even if you are just starting out on the instrument, Rachel, you will save
nothing by buying a piece of no-name crap. It is probably poorly made and
will force you into bad habits to compensate. The unqualifiedly good
instrument makers--Buffet, Selmer, Yamaha, LeBlanc--all produce entry-level
horns in both wood and plastic that are worth the extra few bucks you might
have to pay. Avoid names you don't recognize.

Ken

Kenneth Wolman http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/1649

Let it come, as it will, and don't
be afraid. God does not leave us
comfortless, so let evening come.
--Jane Kenyon, "Let Evening Come"

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