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Author: dtiegs
Date: 2011-04-24 17:13
Hoping to buy a new clarinet... STILL.
Just hoping to know more.
What are your thoughts on these models?
Leblanc by Backun Cadenza Bb Clarinet $2500
Leblanc LB210 Bliss Bb Clarinet with Grenadilla Wood Body $1350
Yamaha YCL-CSG Series Professional Bb Clarinet $2600
Yamaha YCL-SEV Series Professional Bb Clarinet $2200
*the prices are rounded... got them at wwbw.com
Please comment on experiences of these instruments...
Dtiegs
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2011-04-24 17:36
The prices aren't the quality indication, and you're not comparing apples to apples.
Cadenza, and Bliss are high quality student instruments. Personally I prefer the Bliss over the Cadenza. I'm not a Yamaha fan at all, except for Saxes.
http://www.SkypeClarinetLessons.com
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2011-04-24 17:45
You can only tell for yourself which you like best by trying them all out and comparing them all with each other at the same time. And by trying as many of the same model as they'll all be slightly different.
You'll need at least a couple of hours to do this.
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: weberfan
Date: 2011-04-24 18:14
What do you play now? Do you like it? Do you need a new clarinet?
What mouthpiece/reed combination are you using?
How long have you played? Classical, jazz, both? Do you play in a band? Outside much?
Do you have a teacher? What does he/she play? Has he/she made recommendations?
How did you settle on the list you posted?
What's your budget? Would you consider, for example, a really good used clarinet? Walter Grabner, in suburban Chicago sells many used Buffets. His Web site is clarinetxpress.com.
Why not ask for a catalogue from WWBW or Muncy Winds in North Carolina or Fred Weiner on Long Island? Take a look at the variety of instruments they sell.
I'd suggest sticking to Yamaha, Selmer, LeBlanc and Buffet. You're sure to get value for your money with those. Others may recommend Tom Ridenour's hard-rubber Lyrique models. You might want to check his Web site.
David is absolutely right on Cadenza and Bliss; they are not in the same class as the others you mentioned.
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Author: Caleb
Date: 2011-04-25 10:17
I have no idea of the price of Leblanc LB210 Bliss Bb Clarinet in USA. But, in Hong Kong you can buy it at $8000 (around $1100 usa dollars)
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Author: William
Date: 2011-04-25 15:03
It's not about the money, but rather how well the clarinet plays. And that can vary even between models of the same clarinet. What is most important in selecting your clarinet is simply, how well does it play for you in terms of intonation, tone quality and dynamic flexability. When you find such an instrument, buy it--playing music on the clarinet you like is priceless.
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