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Author: dperreno
Date: 2012-12-18 18:14
Have you tried Meridian Winds in Okemos? I know that they buy used instruments and they have an excellent reputation. And there's always the auction site. Even if you buy a fixer-upper, you should be able to get a bass repadded and adjusted for around $300-$400, less if you only need a few pads replaced.
I would strongly suggest a Yamaha 221, or Selmer USA 1430P (Bundy) over the Jupiter, with Yamaha being my first choice. I've played a Yamaha and it was every bit as good as my Buffet 1180, maybe better.
Don't skimp on the mouthpiece either. The Yamaha mouthpiece is pretty good, or you can get a Hite or a Fobes Debut for under $100 (I got my Fobes Nova for <$100 by shopping around). I also have a Gigliotti that works well with softer reeds (2.5 - 3).
Doug
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grand-rapidian |
2012-12-18 14:38 |
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Re: Purchasing a Bass Clarinet new |
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dperreno |
2012-12-18 18:14 |
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tictactux |
2012-12-18 18:51 |
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Eric V |
2012-12-19 01:17 |
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William |
2012-12-20 17:22 |
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JJAlbrecht |
2012-12-20 18:11 |
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Bobby McClellan |
2012-12-20 22:22 |
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