Author: sfalexi
Date: 2003-03-21 06:09
Now that I have my old job back and have some income coming into my pocket, I am determined to save for a GREAT clarinet. Since I will be playing the clarinet for the rest of (hopefully) long-lived life, I want to have the best. As something that is a one-time purchase, I don't want to have to worry about upgrading again unless a new revelation in clarinets appears years down the road. So here's some scenarios I found.
I could save up for a brand new, top of the line clarinet from (for instance) the big four. An advantage would be a quick and easy purchase. Also will probably a lesser price than other ideas I have. Disadvantange would be that finding a "great" one would be a little dificult (due to the fact that they are mass produced) and I'd more than likely need a repair tech to fine-tune it.
I could save up for a handmade clarinet from a very reputable company (think Rossi, Patricola, Peter Eaton, etc). An advantage would be that it (hopefully) would be carefully made and will have as great of a sound as the above scenario. Also, since the makers stand behind their products, there would be very few adjustments to make. Disadvantage would be a very high price and I may be on a "waiting list" of some sort. I know Chadash has a HUGE waiting list and I think others may also.
I could buy a used clarinet of a top model and have that further tweaked. Advantage would be that this would probably be the best price. Disadvantage would be that it's used. I don't know how it's been treated, I don't know what, if anything, KEEPS going wrong with it. Also, it'd be even MORE time consuming if I wanted a specific make/model to find a used one, and get it, and try it, and decided whether I like it or not.
Of these, which seems like the best for a recreational player like myself? I don't aim to go pro (if I have the chance, I will take it, but it's not my goal in life, I just play for fun). However I do want to make a great purchase and have great equipment. I don't hold myself to lesser standards than pros do in anything I do. Also, it's a one-time investment in something that I truly love.
Alexi
PS - Sorry about all these questions and comments lately. Sometimes my mind just gets flooded and I need to release it all.
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