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Re: Question on 2 clarinets

Author: glin
Date: 2007-06-09 04:57

What's your budget?

Without knowing that, it is hard to give you a helpful suggestion.

Here's my advice:

1)If you go to internet auction sites, try to get a return / refund policy agreement with the seller before bidding. Your satisfaction should be met and you shouldn't be stuck with a lemon.

2)Get a respected opinion from another clarinetist on the clarinet once you have purchased it. It may look great, but may sound so out of tune or have other faults that you may not realize.

3)Prepare to budget at least $200 for additional work depending on the condition of the clarinet. It may be substantially less like $50 for having a few pads replaced and keys swedged.

4)If you are committed to intermediates, I would suggest the Noblets or the Evette and Schaeffer/Buffet E-11's. I'd think they would sell used for $350-500 on the internet auction site that won't be named.

5)If you can squeeze several hundred more, you could also get a good pro used clarinet for under $1000. Or, you could purchase a good advanced new clarinet like a Forte or Ridenour for less than a $1000.

Good luck!

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