Klarinet Archive - Posting 000218.txt from 2005/10

From: "Dee Flint" <deeflint01@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Boosey or Yamaha
Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 12:09:36 -0400


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From: <aburatynski@-----.com>
To: <klarinet@-----.org>
Sent: Sunday, October 23, 2005 11:07 AM
Subject: [kl] Boosey or Yamaha

> 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
>
> -

Check online prices for used instruments. If reasonably priced, buy both.
Even a careful kid is better off with a student grade instrument. There's
other kids besides him in the band room and on the marching field!! Besides
it's a pain in the rear to share.

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