Klarinet Archive - Posting 000423.txt from 1999/06

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Yamaha YCL-SE Bb clarinet
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 20:53:10 -0400

On Mon, 14 Jun 1999, J. Thole wrote:
> In the Netherlands, the R-13 is not a very popular instrument. Most people
> prefer the RC. At the moment I am using the RC of my teacher. It is a very
> fine clarinet, but he is not willing to sell it :-(

Didn't notice you were from the Netherlands.......but I have heard this
before about popularity of the R-13 there.

> The dealer gives two years warranty on the instrument, including a yearly
> service. These are included in the price of the instrument.

What more could you ask? But - is it waranteed against cracking via
either the dealer or Yamaha? If so, sounds like you have found a clarinet.

> Ordering a clarinet by mail-order from e.g. the UK or USA is not an
> option for me. I think there is too much risk involved.

Why is this? You can purchase insured and with guaranteed results. Is
there a problem with ordering via mail-order from the USA to the
Netherlands? Some kind of difficulty with customs?

Good luck!
Roger Garrett
Professor of Clarinet
Director - Concert Band, Symphonic Winds & Titan Band
Advisor - Recording Studio
Illinois Wesleyan University

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