Klarinet Archive - Posting 000426.txt from 2000/08

From: "Christine J. Killian" <killian@-----.edu>
Subj: [kl] taking up the clarinet again
Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2000 09:47:35 -0400

Greetings, all - I'm a newbie on your list. I have a couple of questions
for your collective wisdom.

I haven't played the clarinet in about 10-15 years, and I'd like to start
again and possibly eventually join a local ensemble. Which means I need to
buy an instrument. I'm looking for something intermediate. I don't think
I would need a professional model.

I've looked at ads on ebay and classifieds other web sites. It looks like
I would be able to get a pretty good deal on an intermediate or
professional horn. Has anyone bought a used instrument online? Is it a
good idea to buy an instrument without first playing it, even if you're
fairly sure the model is a good one?

Does anyone have a recommendation for getting a decent deal on a new
instrument? My local Schmitt music store has a couple of clarinets, but I
suspect their prices might be high.

Finally, does anyone have a recommendation for a model that might suit my
needs? Right now, I'm thinking of a mid-to-high-level Selmer or Buffet.

Thanks so much for any help.
-Christine

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