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Rental Clarinet Quality

Author: pfhnyc
Date: 2004-06-12 17:10

Hi,

First time here.

I have just begun to 'try' play clarinet (Bb) again, after many years. I played from about 4th grade into high school. -- I had that clarinet for many years before giving it away (naturally).

Oddly enough I don't recall any discussions on the quality of the intrument, the reeds, mouth piece etc.

Anyway, I wanted to rent one and make sure I was going to really do this.
They only had a few to rent so I ended up with a R Malerne Standard clarinet (Wood).

Remarkably I can still play. Well enough and comfortably enough for me to already decide that I will continue.

Clarinet: It sounds okay to me. Would need a better mouthpiece and I'd need to try some other reeds.

If I wanted to just buy it - They have it priced at $495 (months rental is taken out of the price). - I have to say, looking at it the keys have no wear on them (shiny as new) and the rest look to be in good condition. They made some adjustments before I took it.

So getting to the question:
Is it worth buying this model? Is it overpriced? - Should I consider something else, when the time come? (This all assumes that I don't find anything unpleasant in playing it over the next few weeks)

Thanks,
Paul

PS: Wish they had the Internet and groups like this when I was young(er).

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