Klarinet Archive - Posting 000201.txt from 2009/03

From: Susan Kundert <ohsuzan@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Intermediate Instrument
Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:11:59 -0400

Hi Steve:

First of all, can you define what you mean by your Signet Soloist
"reaching the end of its run"? The Signet Soloist is basically a good
intermediate instrument. Can it not be restored?

The E-11 is a good instrument also, but it is another intermediate,
and would not be a huge step up from your present instrument -- just a
"lateral" trade. if I were you, and were looking to have an improved
instrument, I would go for a used R-13. There are gobs of them out
there, often for reasonable prices ($1,200 -- $1,500 for one in good
condition, last I knew).

Best wishes.

Susan

On Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 10:00 AM, <stevenl751@-----.com> wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> My 30+-year old "Selmer Signet Soloist" clarinet is unfortunately reaching
> the
> end of it's run, and I am looking to replace it with a good
> intermediate-level
> instrument.? I am an amateur player of 35 years and I play regularly in a
> community symphonic band.? I love playing clarinet and I want an instrument
> that
> will be easy to play and sound good, but I can't afford to?break the bank on
> it
> either.??Whatever I get, I'll?probably be keeping it for a long time, so?new
> is
> probably better than used.? The section leader in my band recommended that I
> look at a Buffet E11.? How do others feel about that clarinet?? Are there
> other
> models that you'd recommend instead?
>
> Thanks in advance for your input!
>
> - Steve Lewis
>
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