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Author: Tux
Date: 2003-06-27 20:53
I'm a senior in high school competing at state level and I'm clarinet shopping. The local music store has a couple of models for a really good price but I wasn't sure if they were even worth the look. Y'all probably know a lot more about them than I do..
Leblanc- Normandy 4-Professional
used but perfect condition
silver keys, rather than nickel
retail- $1600, sale- $525
Buffet International (Special Edition)
Good lower professional, $800
Or what models do you suggest in the price range of under $2000?
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Author: Dee
Date: 2003-06-27 21:17
The Normandy 4 is not and never has been a professional clarinet. It is a good low end intermediate horn. A new one should only be about $600 from any of the major dealers such as Woodwind & Brasswind. However, I don't think the one you describe is a Normandy 4 as these don't have silver-plated keys. So you need to look into this more closely. Something is mixed up about this instrument.
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Author: Tux
Date: 2003-06-27 21:21
Do you think the Buffet E13 is a good clarinet for an advanced student? I would really like an R13 but it's out of my price range.
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Author: pgporto
Date: 2003-06-27 21:52
If your budget is below $2000, there are a lot of instruments you can buy (they have to be ordered, though). The R13 (nickel plated) can be bought for $1600 @ Woodwind & Brasswind; the Leblanc Concerto is about the same price.
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Author: Bradley
Date: 2003-06-28 01:12
If you shop around you should be able to get a new R13-S (silver plated keys) for around $1600. I know Brass and Woodwind in Australia was offering them for about $100 lower than that a little while ago. A lot of places also have specials on the original Opus and Concerto models from LeBlanc. I would also like to add that the Buffet International is not a professional instrument either, by any stretch. $800 seems high for [i am assuming it's not new] used International. What model do you play on now- that should probably determine which brand you would like to upgrade with, since most I have heard of start on the same brand they progress with, if not a similar brand (Yamaha and Buffet models being similar in my opinion). Have you looked at Yamaha models?
Bradley
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Author: Tux
Date: 2003-06-28 03:58
I've been playing on a Buffet E11, but it was my school's and now I need my own. I went to the store today and tried both an E13 and an R13 Prestige. We could get an E13 for $1300, so right now I'm leaning toward that one.
Bradley - No, I haven't looked at Yamaha very closely. What models do you suggest I try out?
I asked my parents again about our budget and they said they would like it to be more under $1500, so that knocks out a few possibilities. Oh well.
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Author: krawfish3x
Date: 2003-06-28 13:18
i have an E11 as of right now and it works really well for me and it wont cost you much at all, probably 700-800 dollars. if you want a better clarinet, see how cheap you can get an R13, but just remember to try it out before you buy it.
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Author: jbutler ★2017
Date: 2003-06-28 13:24
Tux,
Two suggestions:
1. Look for a good used instrument. You can find a used R-13 in very good shape for under $1500 if you are patient.
2. LeBlanc and Yamaha are closing out some lines. I noticed that Woodwind and Brasswind has both new and used pro lines listed in your price range. I have a LeBlanc Ambiance which I REALLY like and they are selling them NEW for $1200. You will also find some other LeBlancs and Yamahas listed in their close out section of the web site.
jbutler
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Author: icecoke12
Date: 2003-06-29 03:26
You can check out the Yamaha SE or SE-V clarinets. They are supposed to be good...
The CS-V is slightly cheaper, but since you are buying for yourself, just try everything you can get your hands on!
There's the other option of getting something cheaper (like the Leblanc Sonata) and investing in a very good mouthpiece plus barrel.
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Author: Jim E.
Date: 2003-06-29 04:16
Though I like to support local businesses, your local store will likely not come near the prices offered by the "big" mail order houses.
Muncy winds is owned by a clarinetist
http://www.muncywinds.com/
Woodwind and Brasswind was mentioned above
http://www.wwbw.com/
You will need to call them as most prices are not in catalogs or on their web sites. There are some other mail order houses as well. Searching this board for the name of each will bring up some comments about them.
A new instrument will usually carry a warranty for a year, a used instrument will not unless the seller offers one.
If you don't own a decent mouthpiece, figure on another $50+ for one. The ones included usually are fairly poor. Also figure on paying shipping, though these outfits do not charge sales tax unless they have a store in your state.
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2003-07-03 12:30
a new e13 is about 1300$. that's in your price range. in my opinion paying more for the r-13. i have a r-13 and if i use a e-13 barrel, i already notice a difference in the sound. if you buy a e-13 chances are you will have to buy a better clarinet in the future.
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