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Author: karlbonner82
Date: 2010-04-20 07:08
It has to do with clarinets in between the Intermediate and Pro levels. Are there any good horns in the vicinity of $2k (conventional retail price) that are a definite notch above most intermediates? The reason is that when I do upgrade to wood someday, I want there to be major improvement over the plastic.
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Author: RoBass
Date: 2010-04-20 11:23
Then you should go to a dealer and test blindfolded only. There's no objective hint possible without own personal experiences. And this may differ from me to you and third party anwhere on the globe. My "better" is not your "better", and my "sad" is not the same for you. Do you understand?
There's YOUR clarinet outside, I'm sure, but you have to go and find it - only you ;-) Think about a price relation and then finger all the models in this range - without looking on the price or brand more detailed. You will wonder, how many good stuff there is!
kindly
Roman
PS: I own a few clarinets of various designs - none of them expensive or of remarkable brand (except the Amatis). But they all are well fitted to me and "my sound". The MPC is very more important than the woodpiece below...
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2010-04-20 12:07
I'll give another story on this thread.
My first horn was about 1/3 the price of a professional line horn at the time, perhaps the equivalent of a $1000 horn today (?). It was wood, made in France, and for the most part looked fairly well made. I found out years later the intonation was atrocious to the point that it was not even fixable.
Wood guarantees nothing. French-made means nothing (not even Japanese made these days). You MUST live with your given monetary limit and find the best horn you can for that price.
Three years ago a fellow bought a Yamaha CSG in New York for around $1,900 when I paid $2,100 in Atlanta. You have to be a savy shopper as well as patient and dedicated.
There are good prices on delicately used horns as well. Just factor in price of professional tweaking to bring it up to par.
..................Paul Aviles
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Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2010-04-20 14:59
The Yamaha YCL-650, Yamaha's entry level professional clarinet is currently selling new at just under $1,500.
Best regards,
jnk
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Author: DixieSax
Date: 2010-04-20 21:13
Let's not forget, the most important piece of the puzzle is the fleshy one that fits between the mouthpiece and the chair.
The mouthpiece is the second most important part of the equation, followed by the clarinet itself.
Depending on what it is, and how well it is maintained, some beginner clarinets can be very good. Some, however, are downright awful.
Even among the highest level professional clarinets, some prefer different things. I play a pair of Buffet BC20s when I am doing orchestral work, but I prefer my Leblanc LL Special when playing jazz.
As Roman says above, there is no substitute for playing, and finding the instrument that sings for you. I would caution you however to work with your teacher to make sure that you have the mouthpiece, and your embouchure right before you begin the process, and if at all possible, have your teacher, and or one or two others whose opinions you trust play on your choice before you make your final decision.
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Author: BrianChau
Date: 2010-04-21 03:43
I second the Backun Cadenza. If you are looking to try this horn, wait until the new 2010 model is released; it comes with a Backun cocobolo traditional barrel instead of the grenadilla ringed barrel.
However, you should still try multiple clarinets and purchase the one that sounds the best for you and your mouthpiece setup.
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2010-04-21 03:53
As is with anything clarinet, you really have to try for yourself.
There are those who love the ridenour lyrique - for the price it is one heck of a buy. But for a new all wood clarinet, the Cadenza is also a great buy. Your mileage may vary.
http://www.SkypeClarinetLessons.com
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