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Author: cindeed
Date: 2008-10-28 00:31
Could someone help me with what wooden clarinet to get? I am currently in a high school band and have played for the last 5 years on a plastic clarinet and now wish to play on a wooden clarinet. I would like to get a nice clarinet, however, my mother is my financial supporter in this matter and honestly, she would prefer not to spend over a nickel. Could someone compare models and prices for me, both used and new? I have tried looking up info, but online stores do not have used prices and ebay is well...ebay. I am considering playing later in college, but am not 100% sure about it.
Thank you!
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2008-10-28 00:39
Cindeed,
one of the safer ways of buying a reasonably good clarinet is clarinuts (I have no business with them), they offer refurbished instruments with some warranty and return period.
Else drop me a note, I might know someone who's currently selling something on a web site whose name I managed to forget...
--
Ben
Post Edited (2008-10-28 00:54)
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Author: cindeed
Date: 2008-10-28 00:45
Actually, I was planning on going to the instrument repair/sale shop recomended by my director, but my mother wanted a price comparison before she would take me. I want to try out the clarinet to see the feel before I buy it, eliminating online options.
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2008-10-28 01:18
Also look at the classified area of this board to see what others are asking for various used instruments in different conditions.
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: Don Berger
Date: 2008-10-28 02:09
I've found that some "intermediate" wood cls, Selmer Signets/USA models, Buffet Evettes/E series etc, some Leblancs and Yamahas also, are frequently quite inexpensive even in good-used condition, and might be affordable, satisfactory players. Look around, Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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Author: C2thew
Date: 2008-10-28 04:25
you should post your budget on what you are wanting to spend on a clarinet. many of us know good instruments based on price ranges. if it sounds good, then it is good. just make sure you don't buy a clarinet because someone else can play it phenomenally. go with your instincts and take your time.
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: malanr
Date: 2008-10-28 21:21
I was just looking for a new "used" clarinet also, and I found some good pricing for a Hard Rubber clarinet by ridenourclarinetproducts.com
It seems their intermediate model is around that price range, and as soon as i get more information about the hard rubber clarinet I'll let you know. I'm about ready to buy a 147 on ebay just to try the hard rubber. Even the Professional model Ridenour sells is less than $1300. Not bad compared to the $2000+ Pricing of most pro wood clarinets. Again, I'm checking them out and if they are as good as they say they are, I'll let you know.
Matt
Just another muscian
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Author: C2thew
Date: 2008-10-29 04:15
suggestions
1) http://www.ridenourclarinetproducts.com/146Bb.html
it's a high quality rubber clarinet which tom ridenour makes. call him and inquire. i've heard alot of good reviews about this.
2) Selmer signet soloist (you'll grow out of it pending on your ability) used wise, they run around $250-350
3) buffet e11 (they were always too inconsistent and in my opinion a tad no the expensive side) $400-600
4) used buffet r13. If you are REALLY lucky, you can find a used r13 for around 700-1100 but you'll have to shop around
5) used selmer series 10G 650-700 (the most underrated clarinet ever. they are uncommonly good)
6) used yamaha 450 wood clarinets are good to look into as well
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: Emily's Dad
Date: 2008-10-31 02:02
I am sure I sound like a broken record, but if you can find a used Buffet C12 consider it. They usually sell in your price range and are as close to an R13 as you can get. Most times they sell for about 40% of the cost of an R13. Great instruments!
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Author: BobD
Date: 2008-10-31 21:38
"Oh lord please buy me a Mercedes Benz....."
Bob Draznik
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Author: feadog79
Date: 2008-11-03 00:31
C2thew said:
"http://www.ridenourclarinetproducts.com/146Bb.html
it's a high quality rubber clarinet which tom ridenour makes. call him and inquire. i've heard alot of good reviews about this."
I just want to point out that the Ridenour 146 is ABS plastic, except for the barrel, which is hard rubber.
The Ridenour 576BC (which I play) is hard rubber.
The Ridenour instruments are worth a look. Some players have given up their wooden clarinets (myself included) after playing them; the pro instrument (576BC) is, at the very least, the equal of other pro clarinets. The design of a clarinet makes such a difference; don't discount the Ridenour instruments just because they aren't wood!
J. Wilson
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Author: cxgreen48
Date: 2008-11-03 01:18
Is the only difference between the 146 and 576BC the material it's made out of?
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2008-11-03 01:24
Check out the descriptions on Tom's page, or fire off an e-mail to him or call and ask. He is happy to discuss what instruments are aappropriate for various uses.
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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