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Author: csinc
Date: 2008-09-12 22:04
I am thinking of getting a new Clarinet. Can any one recommend a store in the eastern part of the US that has a large selection of clarinets to try out? There just does not seem to be much selection in the Cleveland area where I live.
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2008-09-13 03:42
Vince Marinelli in Wilmington DE, 800 396-1585 has a great selection. Most players I know in the east coast go to him. He's a fine repairman as well, and a good clarinet player, so he can make any adjustments right there in his shop if necessary. Delaware is also tax-free. Muncy is good too. ESP
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Author: Ed
Date: 2008-09-13 03:46
Muncy Winds is a great place to deal with. I have heard good things about Marinelli as well.....so basically what Ed said.
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Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2008-09-13 04:45
If you haven't tried Marks' Music in Hermitage, PA, you might want to give them a call or e-mail. They might have adequate stock for your needs and they're only 80 miles away. Good people, too.
Best regards,
jnk
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Author: marshall
Date: 2008-09-13 17:33
The only experience I had with Vince Marinelli wasn't necessarily a good one. The service and everything was great, I just didn't really like the instruments he sent to me, though (from his reputation) I think it's probable that this is a rare experience with his services. I still plan on giving them a call when I find the money to buy an Eb.
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Author: clarinetguy ★2017
Date: 2008-09-13 18:54
Have you considered Rettig Music? I know that they have several stores in northern Ohio, and I think they have one in Westlake which I don't think is very far from you. I've done some online ordering from them, and they seem to be good. I was once considering a trip to Ohio when I was shopping for a clarinet, and they told me that if I gave them a few days notice, they'd get several clarinets for me to try. I happened to find a very good deal on a Buffet clarinet locally, but if I hadn't, my next step would have been a trip to Rettig's.
From the web site, it appears that Rettig's sells a wide range of Buffets and Leblancs. I notice that they sell the Buffet E13; it's a nice clarinet that for some reason Buffet doesn't sell in the U.S.
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Author: jimk
Date: 2008-09-14 04:28
I've been to Muncy Winds several times, though I've yet to try a clarinet there. On one visit they were waiting for someone who had an appointment to try clarinets. There were about 50 on pegs on the shop counter waiting for the customer. In front of the counter was a folding chair and a music stand. The plan was for the customer to sit in front of the counter and try instruments. If a minor adjustment was needed (and I was assured all of these had been checked already), it was a simple matter to pass the clarinet over the counter and have something tweaked. In my experience, the people at Muncy who know clarinets are eager to help. Those who don't know clarinets quickly hand me over to someone who can help me. They used to charge an hourly rate to try instruments in the store, but I've been told the customer has the opportunity to learn so much it is almost like buying a lesson. Boone, NC is in a beautiful area, though somewhat difficult to reach.
I went to Marinelli's a couple years ago while I was in Wilmington. It was during the posted store hours. Mr. Marinelli was there by himself doing a lesson. I sat quietly in the store until the lesson was finished. He came out and told me rather curtly I needed to make an appointment. I left and haven't been back.
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