Klarinet Archive - Posting 000269.txt from 1999/11

From: Mightymenpaintin@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Questins...
Date: Mon, 8 Nov 1999 14:33:04 -0500

Derek,
Cleaning with silk or cotton both have benifits, just besure to clean the
wood one you will probably buy.
The answer to your second question is you need to ask yourself a few
questions before investing in a wood clarinet.
#1 Will I continue playing, and for how many years?
#2 How much money can I afford now, and how much can I afford when the
plastic one is shot? Assuming you continue playing for
that long. 5 more years or so.

Wood instruments have typically better quality in form and keys also, as well
as the breathing ability of a wood instrument. If you choose to "Step up" to
a better instrument. Please take the time to play at least 10 Yes at least 10
instruments before choosing one.
I took my daughter to Wood Winds and Brass Winds in South Bend Indiana. She
played, Selmers, Yamahas, Rossi's and Buffet. She decided on the Buffet R13
and played 4 of them until she choose the right one to replace her $75.00
used plastic clarinet she had played for 5 years. It cost 1875.00 and 107.00
for a #65 barrel. The total with tax was 2039.00. But I considered first
that she is going to be a music teacher and is choosing the clarinet as her
principle instrument in college. She starts next year. This should last her
about 30-40 years or until it cracks beyond repair.
If you have any more questions dont hesitate to ask me.
Rick Chappell (Clarinet Dad) e-mail mightymenpaintin@-----.com

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