Klarinet Archive - Posting 000387.txt from 2004/02

From: "Brian Schuth" <brian@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Investigating new instruments with no $
Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 17:16:52 -0500

Here's a question for you:

I've been playing the same Buffet for 25 years now; the only instrument I'v=
e ever played. At 37 I'm trying to get back into shape again, and am a lit=
tle curious what new horns sound like. In part this is to try to figure ou=
t what quibbles I have with my playing come from me and which are the horn =
(or mouthpiece, or reed, yes, I know...)

Now, the trick is, I have no ability to purchase an instrument now, though =
I might in 12-18 months. My question is:

* Is it ethical to spend the time and effort of shop staff when you're not =
in a position to really buy? and...

* Am I getting myself into trouble here -- will I start playing instruments=
and get so taken by the novelty and fun that I purchase an instrument on c=
redit, end up going bankrupt, get thrown into debtors' prison, and lament t=
he day I ever picked up that brand-new Leblanc or whatever?

bjs

Brian Schuth
brian@-----.com
Eastport, Maine

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