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Author: janlynn
Date: 2008-01-31 16:22
If you had approx. $1500 to spend exclusively on clarinet stuff, and you already had 1 clarinet set you liked a lot, what would you buy?
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Author: GBK
Date: 2008-01-31 16:53
Ten lessons with the best pro in your area ...GBK
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Author: claritoot26
Date: 2008-01-31 17:59
I can get 15 for that price, I am lucky! Great suggestion. Going to ClarinetFest a few times would be great too. If you're talking about just "stuff", I think trying many mouthpieces is a good idea, since they affect your sound the most of any piece of equipment. And reeds, too. Next to that is barrels and bells (try many before buying, of course applies to any part of the instrument.)
If there's any money left over:
A neckstrap is a good investment. Sheet music of any great repertoire that's missing from your collection. Great recordings and books clarinet-related.
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2008-01-31 18:30
Your not getting the answers you really want are you? By the way, I'd give you 15 lessons for that, but I live in Baltimore. Go to the shop that has a good selection of clarinets, at least half a dozen of several different makes and models, and spend the afternoon trying them out. Ask the owner-manager to let you try those in your price range and bring or borrow a tuner. Of course if you already have a good teacher they should be able to advise you on it and maybe even help you pick it out. Bye! Ed P
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Author: Sylvain
Date: 2008-01-31 18:44
If you want to buy equipment:
Clarinets:
1500 may get you a nice used Eb clarinet.
800 will get you a Forte clarinet in the key of C.
put the 1500 in the bank wait until they multiply by 10 and buy a bass clarinet
Clarinet parts:
If you like backun products: 1500 will get you a new barrel, a new bell and maybe a new mouthpiece.
Repairs:
If you have not brought your clarinet set to the shop for a while, consider a full tune up (Gary Gorczyca in Hingham does very nice work).
Things I (would) like on my clarinets:
The floating rail ligature
The Vandoren leather ligature
Ton Kooiman thumbests
Your favorite reeds
Things I (would) like in my case:
A good tuner/metronome for your case (Korg TM-40)
A good reed case (fancy Dilutis or Rico Reed Vitalizer case)
A good swab (Doctor's products)
Good cork grease (Doctor's products natural)
Foldable clarinet stands (BG model A40)
A good case cover (Altieri) or new case (BAM or M.C.F. Airway or Marcus Bona or Wiseman)
A good music folder
For your practice room:
A nice music stand (Manhasset)
A wire music stand (K&M)
Nice clarinet stands (Blayman)
A good metronome (Korg KDM2)
A good tuner (Korg OT-120)
Music (Henle editions are very nice)
Ridenour Professional ATG Reed Finishing System
Mouthpiece patches
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Sylvain Bouix <sbouix@gmail.com>
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Author: cosine
Date: 2008-01-31 18:44
First off, I'd be taking my clarinet set in to a good tech for a tune-up. (seeing as my favorite horn probably needs it...) Then, lessons.
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Author: janlynn
Date: 2008-01-31 18:44
well, sometimes i dont put enough details when i post. i will try again and maybe i will get more of what i'm looking for.
I have $1500 to spend exclusively on clarinet/music "stuff" ....
I already have a clarinet set-up that i like Lyrique Custom (clarinet, mouthpiece, barrell, bell,lig, reeds), and I already have a teacher who I like extremely well.
I was thinking of getting a back up clarinet but if not, i wondered what other "stuff" would i get?
I thought it would be fun to see what others would get and get some ideas at the same time.
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Author: Sylvain
Date: 2008-01-31 19:07
I'm sure I'll have things coming back to my mind later and I'll edit my post
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Sylvain Bouix <sbouix@gmail.com>
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Author: C2thew
Date: 2008-01-31 19:09
buy a lyrique A to go with your Bb?
buy some grenad oil
Our inventions are wont to be pretty toys, which distract our attention from serious things. they are but improved means to an unimproved end, an end which was already but too easy to arrive as railroads lead to Boston to New York
-Walden; Henry Thoreau
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2008-01-31 19:21
The BG clarinet stand is OK, but the K&M is better http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/KM-Clarinet-Stand?sku=450285, because it has longer legs and is therefore harder to knock over. BEWARE the cheap Pak-a-Stand, which is flimsy and unstable. In fact, you should go all the way and get the Blayman http://www.blaymanmusic.com/products.html#ClarinetStands, with the large base and Eb, Bb and A pegs. This is a lifetime investment.
Absolutely get a Manhasset music stand. I gave myself one for my birthday 25 years ago and will never willingly use a wire stand again. If you have room, get the extra-wide Model 54, which also has a place to put pencils, reeds, etc., or at least the Model 50 http://www.manhasset-specialty.com/stands.cfm.
Ken Shaw
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Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2008-01-31 19:29
If you don't have a backup clarinet, get one. I actually have backups for all my woodwinds except bari sax and bass clarinet. You will have great piece of mind if you perform a lot but be sure you rotate these instruments from time to time so that you know all pads seat and work well.
No need for an A clarinet unless you are an orchestra player. Why a C clarinet if you can transpose or an Eb of you do not plan to play that part (my hands are too small).
A good folding clarinet stand and a more permanent one. Do you have a large music stand? I really like my Manhasset. Metronome with tuner. No need to spend a lot. I have case covers for all my instruments and would not be without them.
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Author: Sylvain
Date: 2008-01-31 19:40
Ken,
I agree with the K&M, although, they do not fit in my case, the flat design of the BG is perfect for this. I agree with blayman, although if you ride your bicycle to gigs, I can't deal with the extra weight on my back.
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Sylvain Bouix <sbouix@gmail.com>
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Author: Katrina
Date: 2008-01-31 23:03
I'd get an alto sax...LOL! Of course I have lots of clarinets and clarinet junk already.
I would get a Bam double case, or maybe a Wiseman or Bona.
I would get my instruments "Brannenized" because they're both in need.
I would get a bunch of the Doctor's stuff.
I'd get my Bb Albert restored.
I'd get a wooden Turkish G klarnet.
(Keep in mind I already have Bb, A, Eb, full Boehm, Albert system etc. instruments as well as 2 Blayman stands and 2 Manhasset stands.)
And the stuff I listed would total probably $3500 anyway.
Post Edited (2008-02-01 00:13)
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2008-02-01 01:33
"buy some grenad oil"
The poster has a Lyrique, which is made of hard rubber. I doubt any quantity of GranadOil would be useful, as much as I love the results from using it on my woodies.
Maybe, if she really loves the Lyrique 576 BC, she should get a second one as a backup. Sort of a "just in case" thing. I would get a second mouthpiece , too, either one just like the one you already have (a backup in case of loss/damage) or one a little different, to give you a different sound.
Jeff
“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010
"A drummer is a musician's best friend."
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Author: BrianM
Date: 2008-02-01 03:00
I totally agree with the professional set-up. Having your horns in good adjustment is always a must. Then a good mouthpiece and ligature. Personal preference plays a huge part here. My favorites are my Lomax Classic mouthpiece and Spriggs ligature, but there are lots of good choices out there, so try as much as you can.
Lessons.
A reed case. Good metronome (BOSS DB-60), good tuner (Seiko ST 777 or BOSS TU-12). Clarinet stand (K&M). Extra reeds.
Lessons.
Sheet music and sheet music carrying bag (Protec or Gator).
Care products - good swab (Doctor's products), cork grease (Doctor's or Collin's), mouthpiece patch.
Manhasset stand, stand outs, stand light, and pencil tray.
Lessons!
Backun barrel, if you find something that matches your instruments really well.
And last but not least, lessons are probably the best investment if you already have a set of instruments that you really like.
Brian
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