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Author: beth
Date: 2001-02-20 18:12
I currently own the crappiest clarinet on the planet...thankfully, ive been borrowing my friends Selmer Series 9...it was his uncles and he doesn't play clarinet, so he was kind enough to let me use it. But he is a senoir and will be graduating this year, and obviously i wont have the luxury of using his clarinet next year. I'll use it for the rest of this year for my all state audition, my woodwind quartet for solo & ensemble, and for a song in our jazz band concert, and then return it to him. Ive been looking at clarinets, specifically for wood...the E-11, YCL-34, and Noblet 40 (i believe, not sure). but since i would have to pay for this on my own, and i am simultaneously saving up money for car insurance(i finally have enough to actually BUY my parents car...but i cant afford insurance, hah) and save for a clarinet, i may not have enough money for a wood clarinet. so i was also looking at the plastic YCL-20 as a cheaper alternative. Would the plastic Yamaha be sufficent or should i just try and get a wood? I'll be playing clarinet in our schools lowest ensemble next year for fun(i usually play oboe in the highest ensemble, and occasionally alto clar. and flute), plus doubling in jazz band...and possibly for pit as i had to do last year. I also want to continue doubling on clarinet through college. Would plastic be enough? I've heard good things about the plastic Yamaha and just wanted to get feedback...thanks.
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Author: Bill
Date: 2001-02-20 18:21
I think the Yamaha YCL-20 is a great plastic clarinet. I rented one, and then picked a nice one up for a good price on eBay. They been selling for lower bids since I got mine.
I also, recently purchased an R-13, and I think it has some extra special qualities. It's nice to have both, but if you can afford wood, and don't need to play outdoors, go for wood - or the Buffet Greenline.
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Author: deejay
Date: 2001-02-20 18:33
If your looking for good prices on wood clarinet I would try ebay. I got my Selmer Signet Special for 100, it also had a over haul which all togather is 200 and it plays great now(since I play on a 3 and not a 2 1/2 reed).
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Author: Lindsay
Date: 2001-02-20 23:56
If you decide to go for wood...I play on a Buffet R13. I really like how easy it is to play and the sound it produces. This is definately the one to buy! I've heard Greenlines are really good too, but R13 is really good! Wood clarinets always make a better sound than plastic ones, but price is always an issue. There are some good plastic ones out there...I'm sorry but I can't help you on this one. Good luck at Solo & Ensemble and your Allstate Audition!
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Author: William
Date: 2001-02-21 01:40
IMHO--it sounds like the Buffet E-11 series was invented just for you. It is a reasonably priced all-wood clarinet (except for the bell) and plays on a professional "par" with the top-line Buffet R-13s, etc. I would also recommend trying a LeBlanc Sonata--more expensive, but still resonably priced for the quality of performance gained over any plastice model clarinet.
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Author: Eoin McAuley
Date: 2001-02-21 07:03
The Buffet E11 is all wood. It is the Buffet E10 which has a plastic (ABS resin) bell and barrel.
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Author: Dee
Date: 2001-02-21 11:16
The issue is not wood versus plastic. Instead it is beginner grade versus intermediate grade versus pro grade. Do not this with materials. There are or were some student grade wood horns out there that are absoluted junk. So make sure that you are buying a quality horn that plays the way you want it to.
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Author: Eb
Date: 2001-02-22 01:08
I have a E-11 a love it to death! I recommend this horn!
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Author: Gordon (NZ)
Date: 2001-02-22 08:08
Ttreat the YCL20 as a late model Corolla. For most of your shopping and tripping around it will do the job just as well as a BMW.
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Author: Micaela
Date: 2001-02-22 15:03
See if you can find an old Buffet R-13 somewhere. They're terrific clarinets and sometimes can be found at surprisingly reasonable prices.
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Author: Meri
Date: 2001-02-23 20:22
Beth, think about whether you really do need a car...or whether it is just a simple desire because you want to look cool. I'd choose having a Eb, Bb, A, and bass any day over a car!
Meri
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Author: Corey
Date: 2001-02-23 20:30
i have an E-11 too! it's a good horn i like it's sound and response with it's small bore
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