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Author: Steph
Date: 2003-08-07 08:15
Well, it's been a long time since I've posted here. How's it goin'? I'm about to leave for college and was thinkng about joining the wind symphony there in the spring, but I need to prepare for it first. And the lady in charge of the program suggested that I upgrade to at least an intermediate but preferably a professional clarinet. The thing is, I'm not quite sure I want a professional clarinet because I'm not THAT serious about it. I MIGHT minor in music, but I'm not sure yet. I do however, enjoy being n band. I also don't have that much money at the moment...so I was wondering if you guys had any good suggestions as to what kind (as in intermediate or professional) of clarinet...or what brand or whatever....what I should buy? thanks!
Would it save you a lot of time if I just gave up and went mad now?--"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams
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Author: Pam H.
Date: 2003-08-07 11:31
My suggestion would be a Buffet E-11. It's an intermediate horn that I know several friends are pleased with and the price is around $600 something.
Have a great school year!
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Author: Phat Cat
Date: 2003-08-07 11:53
You can get a factory-fresh E-11 from wwbw.com (the web site of a large, reputable music store) with a 45-day trial for $579. This is a very aggressive price for an instrument that retails for $1315.
On ebay, excellent condition recent-model E-11’s go for around $400. Some ebay sellers will agree to a trial/return privilege where you pay only the shipping cost if you return the instrument. I have bought high-end professional instruments this way and have been quite satisfied.
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Author: hans
Date: 2003-08-07 12:21
In addition to the above, you could consider a used instrument. If you find a used professional level clarinet that suits you, you will have kept all of your options open and also have it to play for many years.
Another alternative might be to rent a clarinet for the school year until you have decided what you want to do but this could cost nearly as much as buying the E-11.
Good luck at school,
Hans
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Author: Silvite
Date: 2003-08-07 15:36
if u can find a store that can sell u a good used clarinet, get one!
if u're short on cash try the E-11(TRY)
if u have the money get a noblet 45 form LeBlanc
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MY Jean Baptiste clarinet went on ebay for $150!!
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Author: Clarinetpunk
Date: 2003-08-07 19:57
Ive Been playing on an E-11 for almost 6 years during hs, and with our community college orch. and i really love it.
It also sells at a great price.
Another Option could be the Yamaha YCL450, another intermediate model and it sells for 729.99 and retails for 1464.00. also another decent horn.
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Author: BobD
Date: 2003-08-07 21:53
So, what are you playing now, Steph? On what basis does "the lady" feel you need a different horn? If she hasn't heard you play where's her opinion coming from?
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Author: Steph
Date: 2003-08-08 03:26
Thanks for the responses. I would not mind if you kept adding . Honestly, I'm not that great of a player; in other words, my ability would not make up for the quality of my clarinet. I am "good enough," but not great. As for the possible music minor...I do not know yet. I'm waiting to see if I should minor in computer science first...then that would be a minor in computer science and in chemistry and a major in biology. Time constraints. I do not see myself being a career musician. I used to, but I have found other interests. But music is still fun.
I thought many of you would say something about an E11. i have heard that they have a "bright" sound. I do not know if I like a "bright" sound because, I'm not a "bright," happy, optimistic person. I could be wrong though. I'm not too good at discerning the difference between "bright" and "dark" or what have you. Help?
Would it save you a lot of time if I just gave up and went mad now?--"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams
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Author: Bob Schwab
Date: 2003-08-08 03:45
I remember reading a plaque that read "golf is like sex; you don't have to be good at it to enjoy it." I think the same goes for playing a musical instrument. So what if you don't feel you're all that great. That doesn't preclude you from playing a quality instrument. My two cents.
For what it's worth, I have the Yamaha YCL-450 and am very happy with it. If you are interested I can hook you up with the store I bought mine from. After taxes I still paid under $600 for it.
Bob Schwab
"A government that is big enough to give you everything is big enough to take it all away." - Barry Goldwater
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Author: Pam H.
Date: 2003-08-08 11:14
From what I've read on here, it would seem that whether you have a bright or dark sound is more dependent on the reed/mouthpiece setup that you're using. I'm sure others know more about that one though.
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