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Author: Michelle S
Date: 2000-05-15 23:44
I got the E11. Mostly because I totally misunderstood the salesman over the phone and I thought he said he'd sell me the R13 for $870 and he meant the E11. The R13 was $1350, which is a good price, but too much for me right now. So, it's the E11, which is new. I love it! I got just a little study book, to give me something to start with. I got about 4 different reeds, different makes and sized, to see which worked for me.
I didn't squawk, either. I was so surprised at the nice full sound I got! So, I'll be practicing like mad at home and playing with our chruch ensemble, too.
Thanks to everyone for their advice and encouragement! Musicians are the coolest people in the world!
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Author: Contragirl
Date: 2000-05-16 01:33
YAY for new clarinets!!
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Author: Pam
Date: 2000-05-16 02:50
Congrats!
You may want to take some time to break it in properly though to avoid cracking in the future. If you do a search here on Sneezy you will find some helpful tips. Enjoy your new horn!
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Author: Hiroshi
Date: 2000-05-16 02:54
Almost all new clarinets have one defect: too much register key elevation. It should be 1.2mm to 0.65mm.
(Depends on professionals' opinions.)
'Why'? Please search klarinet archive.
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Author: Lee
Date: 2000-05-16 07:10
The R13 was $1350, which is a good price, but too much for me right now.
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A new R-13 for $1,350? Please share with us the name of the store and the salesman you dealt with. That sounds like a fantastic price.
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Author: Bob Gardner
Date: 2000-05-16 13:47
i agree the r13 go for about 1200 used on ebay.
Enjoy your e11 i had one and felt it was a good starter. I keep looking for the perfect horn for me and maybe someday i'll fine it. My wife said I new a good cd by Pete fountain and then i can finger sink (?)
enjoy
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