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Author: brevell
Date: 2007-01-14 17:32
I reviewed the earlier post about 'clarinets of questionable quality' and wonder if there is a list of acceptable brands and models for the beginner and intermediate student in the old posts. If not, could someone post a list here? Thanks, Burt
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Author: William
Date: 2007-01-14 17:51
"Big Four"--Buffet, Selmer, LeBlanc, Yamaha, for starters. Now, do your search.
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2007-01-14 18:56
It might actually be good to check the reference I gave rather than repeating the content ...
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Author: seafaris
Date: 2007-01-14 19:07
Hi Burt,
If I were going to buy another clarinet I would seriously consider http://www.ridenourclarinetproducts.com/clarinets.htm
Do a search on this and the others.
Good luck!
...Jim
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2007-01-14 19:17
seafaris wrote:
> Hi Burt,
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> If I were going to buy another clarinet I would seriously
> consider http://www.ridenourclarinetproducts.com/clarinets.htm
Perhaps another clarinet ... but the Ridenour clarinet is $300-$400 more than the clarinets already listed and the resale value (especially important for a beginner clarinet) has not been well established. The resale value question is also a current drawback to the Forte clarinet.
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2007-01-15 18:27
If you don't care about resale value the Forte would be a good one to get because it isn't quite as expensive as the Ridenour. The Forte is under $500.00 for a good instrument with good warranty.
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Author: brevell
Date: 2007-01-16 00:24
Hi Mark, Thanks for the info. I've been doing a little surfing on the net and have a couple of questions.
1. Is the Bundy still being made and is it the same as the Selmer Bundy?
2. The name Vito appears in a couple of places under different manufacturers. Which company's Vito are you recommending?
Thanks, Burt
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2007-01-16 01:26
brevell wrote:
> 1. Is the Bundy still being made and is it the same as the
> Selmer Bundy?
Selmer Bundy
> 2. The name Vito appears in a couple of places under different
> manufacturers. Which company's Vito are you recommending?
AFAIK only Leblanc can claim the clarinet named Vito ...
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