Klarinet Archive - Posting 000411.txt from 1999/07

From: Christopherhill@-----.net (Christopher Hill)
Subj: [kl] Re: Artist quality instruments from local stores
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 01:41:02 -0400

I think that it is frequently possible to work with
local stores to get a good selection of clarinets.
I've worked closely with the stores here, in an attempt to get them to
do so, and succeeded in getting the Buffet dealer to get a selection of
Buffets in. Since Buffet is the most popular professional clarinet here,
they were willing to do so. I recently tried out clarinets for two
students, and had 14 clarinets to choose from, mostly R13's, but also 3
Festivals and a Greenline. The price was a little higher than mail order
($1950) but we had a nice selection of instruments, and had the action
adjusted to suit us. This is because the clarinet teachers in town
worked with the store to make this happen. Of course, it is not possible
in every town, and we only have a choice on Buffets. Unfortunately,
Leblancs, Selmers, and Yamahas need to be special ordered. When I need
special order items, such as A clarinets, I usually go with Lisa
Argiris' (sp?) International Musical Suppliers, since she can actually
test out clarinets.

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