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Author: Koo Young Chung
Date: 2006-09-24 04:43
I'm looking for inexpensive wood Bb clarinet.Which do you recommend?
Normandy,Bundy,Jeffrey or Noblet or something else?
Which one to avoid?
Post Edited (2006-09-24 04:45)
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Author: C2thew
Date: 2006-09-24 06:16
Selmer soloist elkhart indiana version. very stable and has a pretty clean sound for an intermediate clarinet. Downside is that it does feel a little heavy. great clarinet though.
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Author: seafaris
Date: 2006-09-24 13:41
You can't beat the Leblanc LL. I have 2 and I am very pleased. T I did need to put a 64mm barrel on it to help the throat tones (they were slightly flat) I also found that the Walter Grabner mouthpieces work great with the LL.
...Jim
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Author: Koo Young Chung
Date: 2006-09-24 13:42
To C2thew
Does it have specific model name other than "Selmer soloist elkhart indiana'? I'm not familiar with this.
Thank you.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2006-09-24 13:59
Noblets and Normandys are worth getting, especially a Noblet Artist which is a great clarinet. If you do find any Leblancs for around $500 then even better still.
But the chances are they will need a lot of work doing to them, but again, if they're sound structurally and mechanically then it's worthwhile shelling out the extra on top of what you've paid for it for an overhaul.
Selmer (USA) Soloists (Elkhart Indiana) are alright, but the keywork is utilitarian, and also check the bore is straight - I've lost count on how many I've seen with banana-shaped bores.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: Brad Behn
Date: 2006-09-24 14:50
Evette & Schaeffer-Buffet clarinets made in France during the late 60's and early 70's. With a little research and patience, you should be able to find these in fine used condition for less than $500.
Brad Behn
http://www.clarinetmouthpiece.com
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Author: Aures22
Date: 2006-09-24 16:47
Any of the Selmer USA wood Bbs like CL 2xx, soloist, omega, etc are really quality instruments with nice round, homogeneous sound. I see many of them on sale from less than $500 on ebay. I bought one for $300 and happy with one after much tweaking to improve tuning and key-action. Now, it plays like a dream.
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Author: leonardA
Date: 2006-09-25 04:17
I have been very happy with my Leblanc Noblet. I see a lot of them on ebay for $200-250. It's considered an intermediate horn.
Leonard
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Author: pewd
Date: 2006-09-25 04:27
I've found Buffet E-11's for under $300 on ebay.
Not this time of year however, the cheapest prices are early to mid-summer.
- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas
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Author: Bassie
Date: 2006-09-25 14:13
Friend of mine has a Normandy - the only obvious thing I found wrong with it was a stuffy C#/G#. Otherwise, sounds like a proper clarinet...
(play Selmer myself)
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Author: EuGeneSee
Date: 2006-09-25 15:23
I'm familiar with the Soloist, but not the CL 200 series - do the 200's fall somewhere between the CL 300 series student level and the Soloist intermediates (i.e. a high student-low intermediate)? I've been looking at upgrading like Koo Young Chung and am not very familiar with the U.S. Selmers. I have an old one (sn#8119) but haven't a clue what it is (no model name on it) and whether it's worth overhauling or a new pad/spring/regulation job. Eu
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