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Author: Samy
Date: 2003-01-21 16:29
In september I will attend the University doing my B.Mus in composition but I need to still play my instrument (clarinet). My problem is that I need to buy a clarinet because my actual clarinet is a loan.
What should I look for if I want a cheap and good clarinet of profesionnal level.
(Forget Leblanc, I dislike the sound... )
Thank you so much,
--SM
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Author: JMcAulay
Date: 2003-01-21 17:59
I believe the story was told about Jascha Heifetz:
A young lad saw him after a concert and said, "Your violin really sounds good!"
The virtuoso placed the fiddle to his ear and replied, "That's funny... I don't hear a thing!"
So among products of the remaining reputable manufacturers, what characteristics do you seek?
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Author: Samy
Date: 2003-01-21 21:35
I'm looking for a clarinet with a mellow sound not bright at all.
For the prices I can't tell, any suggestion is OK.
What can I say more ?
--SM
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Author: Jean
Date: 2003-01-21 22:57
The tone quality is as much dependant on your playing as it is the instrument with the level of instrument you are wanting to purchase.
Since you are ruling out LeBlanc that leaves Buffet, Selmer, and Rossi. Forget Rossi, there is no such thing as a cheap Rossi. SO that leaves you with Buffet and Selmer. A professional new clarinet won't be inexpensive, therefore why not check the used instruments on this site?
And remember there is more to it than just selecting an instrument. I assume you already have the accessories....mouthpiece, ligature, reeds. The combinations are limitless.
Best of luck on your "quest".
Jean
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Author: Heidi
Date: 2003-01-21 23:18
Samy,
You may want to look into Yamahas. In the last year I have bought both my Bb and A clarinets through them and they play beautifully. They have a mellow sound and are very good quality instruments. They are also less expensive than their Buffet counterparts.
Good luck!
Heidi
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Author: William
Date: 2003-01-22 00:30
The Buffet E11 model was "made for you." They are particularily good playing and inexpensive clarinets--just be sure you try as many as you can and select the one you like best.
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Author: kenabbott
Date: 2003-01-22 02:01
I recommend that you look at some old Selmers. Check out the Centered Tone, the Balanced Tone and the Series 9. They're pro-quality horns that can be had on Ebay for not a lot of money.
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Author: Fyrespryte
Date: 2003-01-22 14:23
Definately check out the Yamahas,the CS-V is great and you get a lot of horn for your money.If u want something a little cheaper than look into Buffet E-13's
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Author: William
Date: 2003-01-22 14:38
The E11 is a student line Buffet instrument that comes very close to playing just like it's "big brother", the Buffet pro-line R13. If you already have decided against the LeBlanc "sound", then I would also caution you against the Selmers, which are similar (but none the less, better IMHO) However, as a university student, you will probably want that "classic" sound most often attributed to the Buffet R13. The E11 would be a great choice for the clarinetist who wants that sound but cannot afford the "top of the line" R13s, RCs, or Prestiges.
FYI, I play R13s (A & Bb) and a Prestige bass, but for my C clarinet--which is played only infrequently--I chose a Buffet E11.
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