Klarinet Archive - Posting 000204.txt from 2009/03

From: Susan Kundert <ohsuzan@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Intermediate Instrument
Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:15:05 -0400

Yeah, my husband just sold an almost-new Yamaha 650 for about $900. It
was a very nice instrument. The only reason he sold it is because we
had w-a-a-y too many clarinets. I have switched to playing oboe/eh
exclusively, so he now has custody of my R-13 and didn't need the
Yammy any more.

Susan

On Mon, Mar 30, 2009 at 10:12 AM, Charles Strum <strum@-----.com> wrote:
> For a bit more money, you might look at the Yamaha line, particularly the
> YCL-650. I have not played it, but those I know who have played Yamaha
> instruments, from the 650 on one, say you can't beat them for intonation and
> ease. Given the market, they are priced more attractively than some other
> brands. You might also want to try Tom Ridenour's Lyrique. Some of its
> diehard fans say you can't be it for quality and price. Good luck.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: stevenl751@-----.com]
> Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 10:00 AM
> To: klarinet@-----.org
> Subject: [kl] Intermediate Instrument
>
> 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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