Klarinet Archive - Posting 000330.txt from 2006/02

From: "Kevin Fay" <kevinfay3020@-----.net>
Subj: RE: [kl] Places to purchase clarinets
Date: Sat, 25 Feb 2006 20:30:56 -0500

Deborah Shaw asked:

<<<I am looking for a new pair of clarinets (Bb and A) and would like
suggestions as to where to purchase one. I need a place that stocks Buffet
clarinets-enough for me to try them and make my selection. I live in
Northwest Arkansas. Any suggestions?>>>

I have bought a number of instruments over the years from Woodwind &
Brasswind (www.wwbw.com). I have never had anything but an excellent
experience with them.

If you like (and have a robust enough credit card to secure them), they will
send you several of each - you send all but 2 back. Alternatively, you
could drive up to South Bend and try even more.

The very best way to purchase new instruments, I think, is to go to the
clarinet festival and try *everything.* The last one I went to, I ended up
with a new Bb, two custom mouthpieces, a whole lot of accessories that I
didn't need and a large bar bill.

Take your time and have a ton of fun!

kjf

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