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Re: Best place to purchase new horn

Author: tholland
Date: 2010-05-14 21:26

Ben you're awesome! And your levity is surely appreciated. I currently have three horns...my original 10S that I bought...(wait for it...) new (yes new) in 1983, a similar 10S that I bought last year as a backup from That Auction Site which is a good horn, and a 1950-something Olds Studio that I got from CL for $100 - great horn by the way. So no, I am not opposed to purchasing a good used horn.

Here's the thing. I have recently been accepted to study and offered scholarships at ARizona STate and will begin my studies this fall. My 25+ year old horns - I fear - will not withstand the rigors of university playing. Since I love them so much I would prefer to "save" them for home playing - plus the original 10S has had some crack repairs recently that I would like to baby as much as possible. I now find that I require a horn without a history - if you know what I mean - one that can build a history with me and take me all the way through to my next musical destination - whatever that may be.

After I finish my bachelors I would like to pursue a masters and possibly further so, I want something to carry me through to that point.

Am I making any sense at all here?

I am looking for a good reputable shop - one that can provide me with personal service and a good selection of horns to choose from. I am not necessarily "locked" into Selmer, but this has pretty much been my preference since the beginning....

Thank you, Ben, for your suggestions I will certainly give this consideration.

Tammy Holland
Returning Lost Clarinetist

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