Klarinet Archive - Posting 001097.txt from 2002/11

From: Bill Hausmann <bhausmann1@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Is it smart to go from a Selmer Signet Special, to a
Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2002 22:33:01 -0500

At 05:34 PM 11/30/2002 -0500, RAYRAYGRIFF wrote:
> I now play on a Selmer SIgnet Special (wooden) (it is old and has been
> passed down since (guessing) 1975) and thinking about upgrading to a
> higher level instrument, I currently do not own the big thousands of
> bucks to pay for it, I was wondering if going from a Selmer Signet
> Special to a Buffet E11 which has some of the professional clarinet
> features is a good upgrade? and if there are anyother suggestions for
> clarinets.

That is really pretty much a lateral move, from one intermediate-grade
clarinet to another. Maybe a USED pro-line clarinet would be within your
range. Used R-13's tend to be overpriced, but you can pick up used Selmer
(Paris) and Leblanc horns quite reasonably, often well under $1000.

Bill Hausmann

If you have to mic a saxophone, the rest of the band is TOO LOUD!

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