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Author: Kontra
Date: 2010-06-23 21:00
I'm confused on what I should buy... I really don't want an R13, I'm not exactly sure why, I guess I just don't want to fall into the popular brand. Ive heard Selmer's are really good for jazz.. and thats kinda the sound I want. Any other opinions?
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2010-06-23 21:29
Don't discount R13s until you actually try a couple. They might be the perfect instrument for you.
Also look at what is available from Leblanc, Selmer, Ridenour and Hanson, to name just a few that get discussed here regularly.
Depending on how much you are planning on spending, the Leblanc/Backun Symphonie ie a stellar value. For even less, you can get a Casdenza, or one of Tom Ridenpur's excellent Lyriques.
And there is always the used market!
Jeff
“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010
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Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2010-06-23 22:03
Since jazz is your main focus I'd go with a Selmer of a Lablanc. I've played a lot of jazz in the military bands, mainly the sax, but also some clarinet licks. The Buffet I had was a bit resistant, so I used the Selmer supplied by the military band, which was the 9 series.
I'm not up on the latest Selmer's or Lablanc's so take a look at those and try them out. Needless to say pick the one that feels best. I really liked the key work on the free blowing Selmer. It just feels really great compared to the Buffet and I found it really fun to play.
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