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 Which Clarinet?
Author: GT 
Date:   2001-01-16 04:46

I have a choice between a Buffet C 13 Clarinet and an older Selmer Paris (pre-1931). If both are in the same condition (both having been recently overhauled and repaded with no cracks) and are basically the same money, does anyone have a recomendation as to which one is the better instrument for the money? I suppose I fall in to the "intermediate" bracket and am not yet ready to spend the money for a profesional clarinet. Thanks for any suggestions.

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 RE: Which Clarinet?
Author: Bob Sparkman 
Date:   2001-01-16 12:39

Hey GT - that's a tough one. If you are a jazz player, the Selmer would be a great find; if "serious", the Buffet is likely the best. Try both and see which you like best - that's probably the best way to decide. Good luck!!!

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 RE: Which Clarinet?
Author: Bob Sparkman 
Date:   2001-01-16 12:49

Hey GT - that's a tough one. If you are a jazz player, the Selmer would be a great find; if "serious", the Buffet is likely the best. Try both and see which you like best - that's probably the best way to decide. Good luck!!!

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 RE: Which Clarinet?
Author: Dee 
Date:   2001-01-16 22:15

I would encourage you to pick the one you like best. However given the age of the Selmer, I would say that either the C-13 is underpriced or the Selmer overpriced.

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 RE: Which Clarinet?
Author: Anji 
Date:   2001-01-17 00:24

Are we talking about horns that cost less than $1000?

Unless you're talking about less than $500 for either horn, you can do better on price and performance.

Even Yugos had nice paint. One test drive is not enough when buying a car, either.

anji

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