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Author: mshmyob
Date: 2011-09-14 14:27
My 10 year old daughter is starting to learn clarinet in school so I am looking at buying a used clarinet.
Someone has a "Duotone" clarinet and flute for sale for $119. I tried looking for a a duotone clarinet but cannot find anything about it online.
Has anyone heard of these and if so are they good for a beginner.
I also have the chance to get a Vito Reso-Tone 3 Clarinet for $125.
Which would you guys suggest?
Rob
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Author: SteveG_CT
Date: 2011-09-14 19:37
I'd forget about those and buy a student clarinet from Clarinuts ( http://www.clarinuts.com/clarinuts/pages/ClarinetItems.asp ). They have used Vito's, Bundy's, and Yamaha's in stock for $188-$244 that have already been repaded and serviced. You will likely have to spend more than that to buy a comparable instrument and then have it serviced.
Personally I'd go for a Yamaha. I think they make the best plastic clarinets.
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2011-09-14 19:43
This isn't on the list of Clarinet Shaped Objects, but it sounds susoicious tto me. I agree with the above posts. Get a used clarinet, reconditioned, from a major manufacturer's line. That's the safest bet for a student model.
Jeff
“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010
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Author: clarinetguy ★2017
Date: 2011-09-15 05:08
If the Vito is in good shape, go for it. It sounds like a good price. I have students using them, and I think it's one of the best student instruments out there.
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2011-09-15 06:26
Getting a known used clarinet can be a very good idea, but...
> This isn't on the list of Clarinet Shaped Objects, but it sounds susoicious tto me <<
Both the list and the concept of having this list is a bit outdated.
First, there are so many clarinets from China now and so many people can easily import them and decide whatever name they want written on them. The same person can import very different quality instruments under the same name, or change to a different model/factory under the same name, etc.
Second, I've checked hundreds of clarinets from China and found more than a few "brands" (i.e. from factories that can be ordered under any name by almost anyone) that are just fine for beginner for a much lower price than a new known one and usually a lot less than a known used clarinet + repairs. Price is also less an indicator than in the past.
So it's less about the name and more about who you buy from, how trustworthy they are to sell a reliable clarinet they made sure was decent and checked it so it works with no problems.
Though I agree that buying a "random" clarinet can still be risky...
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2011-09-15 11:47
When I saw "DuoTone clarinet" I immediately thought of a Bb/A combination clarinet!
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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