Klarinet Archive - Posting 000215.txt from 2005/10

From: aburatynski@-----.com
Subj: [kl] Boosey or Yamaha
Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 11:08:07 -0400

Hello folks,

I'm getting back into playing the clarinet after a
long (10-12yr) hiatus, and am trying to select an
instrument. I should also mention that my 9 yr old
son is starting to play, so he would be using the
instrument as well. However, he is a careful kid
and I'm not concerned about him damaging it.

My local music store, whom I trust, has two used
instruments I am interested in, and I'm looking
for help picking one.

The first is a relatively new Yamaha YCL26II in
good shape. It was a rental return, no surprises here.

The second is a Boosey & Hawkes. The store owner
is guessing it's about 20yrs old. Before the
Boosey on the horn, there appears to be some other
letters, maybe 'CL', but it's hard to read. It
looks to be in good shape. The horn has been
cracked, but he says he got it professionally
repaired.

The quandary is that he's asking the same price
for these two Clarinets!

So, what should I do? I'm leaning towards the B&H.
I know it would require more maintenance. Would it
be a more difficult instrument for my son to play?

Any advice is appreciated!
Tx,
Ashley

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