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Author: Bandad
Date: 2002-05-02 02:47
My daughter is in 9th grade and plays clarinet. She is has taken a serious interest in the instrument and I would to purchase a pro model. I would prefer a used instrument, if it is in good condition, but I am overwhelmed with brands (Buffet, Selmer, Leblanc, Yamaha, etc.)What do you experts recommend?
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Author: Kat
Date: 2002-05-02 03:06
Personally, I recommend Buffets. Always have, always will. (well, maybe!! ) I have a student (9th grade) who got a Buffet E12 last year, and really enjoys it. I have an 8th grader who got a Leblanc Esprit, and I find it to be pretty comparable in terms of manufacture and tone quality.
Whichever way you go, make sure she gets a good mouthpiece! The ones they send with these new instruments today can be appalling!
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Author: Bob Arney
Date: 2002-05-02 03:32
Check the previous discussions on the E11. It could fit your bill (and your wallet). Bob A
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Author: Bob Arney
Date: 2002-05-02 03:59
Bandad, there are four e-11's listed here on e-bay:
http://search-desc.ebay.com/search/search.dll?MfcISAPICommand=GetResult&query=E-11+Clarinet&ht=1&itemtimedisp=0&st=2&SortProperty=MetaEndSort&srchdesc=y&BasicSearch=
One is a "Buy it Now" item for $299.00. Be sure and check all the comments here about e-bay and ask what questions you feel necessary. In short do your homework and same some money.
Bob A
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Author: Willie
Date: 2002-05-02 04:40
No matter which kind of clarinet you get, go for a GOOD mouthpiece. Even a plastic student model can play really well when fitted with a decent mouthpiece. I recommend one that is "hand faced". One that has been personaly faced and checked by its maker. Many mass produced mouthpieces come off machines that have had little or no double checking of their settings and therefore will vary quite a bit. Some have to be refaced to play right. Check some of the sponcers here on "sneezy". there are several quality mouthpiece makers right here. Also, once you get one, don't wash it in hot water or let it sit in the hot sun as this can warp and change it into a useless chunk of rubber. I've seen a couple cases where the parent insisted on washing a new mouthpice just to be on the "safe side" only to ruin it.
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Author: GBK
Date: 2002-05-02 05:15
Willie said "...I've seen a couple cases where the parent insisted on washing a new mouthpice just to be on the "safe side" only to ruin it"
Willie...I actually once had a parent put their child's mouthpiece in the dishwasher. Definitely, one of the highlights of my public school teaching career...GBK
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Author: William
Date: 2002-05-02 15:36
Monday am beginning band class--"Mr. F., my clarinet played Sat. morning, and then we cleaned it...and now it doesn't sound right"
The result of a well meaning parent trying to clean their sixth graders clarinet by washing over the weekend it in the familiy bathtub. Unfortunately, not all of the "carry home" instructions that we educators diligently provide actually reach their intended destinations. My beginner certainly had the cleanest instrument in class that day--and my fellow teachers and repairperson shared at lot of laughs (not in front of or in any way of embarrasement to the "concerned" student, I should add) Good Clarineting!!!! (but not in the shower)
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Author: Bob
Date: 2002-05-02 15:38
Just learned yesterday that eBay searches on E11 and E-11 yield different results....I've got 2 E11s and one R-13..and a few other horns. If someone asked my opinion I'd say go with an E-11(or E11 or e11 or whatever)
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