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Yamaha YCL-20 or Selmer CL-300 For Adult Student

Author: markcr
Date: 2012-10-20 23:54

I'm looking at spending $150 - $200 on a used clarinet to learn on. It seems like the Yamaha YCL-20 is highly regarded and so is the Selmer CL300/CL301. Just wondering if anyone has played and/or owned both who might steer me towards one or the other.

Thanks in advance,
Mark

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Re: Yamaha YCL-20 or Selmer CL-300 For Adult Student

Author: Pastor Rob
Date: 2012-10-21 02:06

I haven't tried the Selmer, but I think my Yamaha is a fine instrument, though the keys are kind of klackity.

Pastor Rob Oetman
Leblanc LL (today)

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Re: Yamaha YCL-20 or Selmer CL-300 For Adult Student

Author: Tony F
Date: 2012-10-21 02:41

I've had both. Both are good student-level instruments and will serve you well. The Yamaha C100 is around the same price range and is very similar to the YCL20, the Selmer 200/ 201 are very similar to the CL300/301. I found the tuning to be a bit better on the Yamaha, but if you have large hands you might be more comfortable with the Selmer.

Tony F.

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Re: Yamaha YCL-20 or Selmer CL-300 For Adult Student

Author: SteveG_CT
Date: 2012-10-23 00:23

You won't go wrong with the YCL-20 (my first clarinet 20 years ago) or one of the older (pre-2008) Selmer USA Bundy/CL300 clarinets. Also keep an eye out for plastic Leblanc Vito clarinets in the same price range as these are good student instruments as well.

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Re: Yamaha YCL-20 or Selmer CL-300 For Adult Student

Author: Timmy7930
Date: 2012-10-24 01:27

If your just starting out I would actually recommend the buffet b-12. A little more pricy but way better by far

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Re: Yamaha YCL-20 or Selmer CL-300 For Adult Student

Author: SteveG_CT
Date: 2012-10-24 05:26

Timmy7930 wrote:

> If your just starting out I would actually recommend the buffet
> b-12. A little more pricy but way better by far

I strongly disagree. I'd rank a Vito or any recent Yamaha student clarinet (YCL-20 or newer) significantly higher than a Buffet B12 in similar condition.

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Re: Yamaha YCL-20 or Selmer CL-300 For Adult Student

Author: weberfan
Date: 2012-10-24 13:35

I agree with SteveG. The Yamaha or certain Vito models are far better than the B-12, which is actually less expensive by far than a new YCL-250.
The Yamaha can be a bit klackity, as Pastor Bob says, but it's very reliable and produces a very nice sound.
I am an adult returnee and my teacher started me on a Yamaha 250 (which I bought used). It was easy to make the transition upward, in my case to an R13. I still play the Yamaha often and take it on business trips to practice, when I can cadge a few minutes.

You might have to spend about $250 to get a used one in good condition, but they are out there, either a 20 or a 250.

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