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Author: billj
Date: 2009-06-02 03:56
My child has a 1986 (via serial number) Artley student clarinet. I realize I can make a long-term investment and save significant money over continuing to rent.
Does anyone have an upgrade (recommended model) for this type of student?
Thanks!
Post Edited (2009-06-02 03:56)
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Author: jsc
Date: 2009-06-02 04:48
How long have they been playing and do you see them continuing through/after high school?
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Author: 78s2CD
Date: 2009-06-02 04:56
It depends on the age of the child and how much you are willing to invest. On wwbw.com you can find clarinets from $100 up. I'd favor the established major brands, Buffet, Selmer and Leblanc. Don't go overboard if you think the instrument will be abused. Plan on a later upgrade when the child becomes a serious student. If you consider a used instrument (actually, any instrument), make sure you can get it checked out and return it if not satisfactory.
Best regards,
Jim Lockwood
Rio Rico Az
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Author: jsc
Date: 2009-06-02 05:05
What does the teacher recommend? What does your local store recommend?
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2009-06-02 07:20
I'd spring for a good moutpiece and and a service/regulation every so often.
If you're into upgrading, check out http://www.clarinuts.com/ (a sponsor of the BBoard) for good 2nd hand instruments with some trial and warranty period.
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Ben
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Author: D Dow
Date: 2009-06-04 17:57
I certainly rate the Artley clarinet low on the totem pole of clarinets. Intonation is just not as good as the B12 Buffet or Yam student models.
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Author: billj
Date: 2009-06-20 07:21
About 1 year, but I am not sure if playing will continue after high school.
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Author: Franklin Liao
Date: 2009-06-20 08:39
I think that the 17s is the clarinet in question, and I have actually swap that clarinet for something else. This clarinet, with its age, has no real residual value left and I would agree that it should be replaced.
For your child, I would think that it would be better had he decide to fund for a better clarinet himself and voice out this decision to opt for a better instrument to you, since that to me is a more definite way of showing commitment.
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