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Author: michal
Date: 2012-07-17 17:33
Hi All
I am looking for a cheap Clarinet (obviously not great quality but reasonable) for outdoor concerts during summer time heat and humidity. Tried a few for price range of 250$ and were not worth the price.. looking for ideas for Clarinets under 200$ that can do a decent job intonation wise.
Thanks!
Michal
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Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2012-07-17 19:45
Look for a Vito V40. Leblanc marketed these as intermediate clarinets. I have one and I can see why. They typically sell on eBay for under $100.
Best regards,
jnk
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Author: Merlin_Williams
Date: 2012-07-17 19:56
Yamaha YCL-26. Tons of them around, and they play pretty well.
Jupiter Canada Artist/Clinician
Stratford Shakespeare Festival musician
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Author: Ed
Date: 2012-07-18 00:15
I would go with a student Yamaha. You can find them used very easily at a good price, as they are very plentiful in schools. I am always amazed at how well they play. When I threw a wood barrel on it it was even better.
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2012-07-18 09:41
Assuming you want to buy locally in Israel, used plastic Yamaha or vito is probably the best option, but not often for $200...
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2012-07-18 11:51
The way a clarinet plays is influenced most by how close the item is to the top of the instrument. In order, the reed, the mouthpiece and the barrel. When my nephew took up clarinet, I put my handmade mouthpiece and barrel on his Vito, and no one could hear any difference between it and my well-tweaked Buffet. I could tell, of course but the difference was startlingly small.
For durability, Bundy is your choice. They play perfectly well for outdoor concerts and are indestructible. You can get them used for $25 or less. For a better design, get a used Vito, Buffet, Selmer or Yamaha. Used Vitos go for $50 or less, and you can get a refurbished one for around $100.
Ken Shaw
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Author: Ursa
Date: 2012-07-18 16:59
Seldom mentioned in these discussions is the Selmer Signet in resonite. I particularly like them for the warmth and depth of sound they are capable of. As with the Bundy 1400, the stainless steel springs and screws mean no worries about rusting when played outdoors in high humidity or rain.
Jack and Ken's observations above regarding Vitos are spot-on, as well. I own a Vito 7214 and once had a V-40--both were marketed as intermediate instruments by Leblanc USA. With a professional mouthpiece/reed/ligature setup, both instruments can play at a startlingly high level when set up properly. A good technician can really make them sing!
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Author: michal
Date: 2012-07-25 20:03
Fantastic advice from all of u! i am truly impressed by all and will start looking into all the options.
Will let u know what i found
Thanks!
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