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Re: C-12 and big hands

Author: Gardini
Date: 2007-09-14 18:05

Thanks for all the great information. I am actually paying $450. and can't really afford any more than that. I currently have a very old unlabeled French (SML?) clarinet that has a big beautiful, rich, dark sound. I like the tone better than my teacher's tricked out R-13, but it is impossible to tune the lower register and the center joint is worn out despite a recent overhaul by John Butler. Morrie Backun ran a bunch of tests on it in his shop and told me to look for a new clarinet, he wouldn't even let me waste my money on one of his barrels. Pretty decent of him I thought.

E-11's are pretty much going for 5+ on ebay and Craigslist and I can't find any good Selmer's anywhere near that price. I think the C-12 will suit my purposes quite well. I am an older adult student and won't ever be able to keep up with the kids, much less be out front soloing for the symphony. My heart really is in the bass clarinet and I have a very beautiful Selmer 37.

Thanks,
Gardini

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