Author: clarinetdad94
Date: 2013-11-01 17:15
Hi, everyone.
I am new to the Clarinet BBoard. I searched clarinet information and found this board.
First, I don't know anything about clarinet. As you can see my email address, I am an actuary. I am dealing with a lot of difficult numbers not beautiful sound. Hence, I need an expert advice.
Here is my situation.
My son is a 6th grader and has played clarinet for 2 years. He is a good player and a section leader in 7th grade band even though he is a 6th grader. He is using Yamaha YCL-250 student clarinet right now. He wants a wooden clarinet and I bought a new Buffet R-13 silver key from ebay for his Christmas present (he doesn't know I bought this clarinet yet).
The original buyer was a professional player and he didn't use it because he needs urgent money, I believe. He spent more than $4,000 for this clarinet (clarinet: $3,449, Moennig Barrel: $225 including artist selection fee, artist hand selection fee: $200 and setup fee: $300). I bought this clarinet less than half of his purchasing price.
The clarinet is a genuine one confirmed by my local music store (Paige's Music in Indianapolis) and the original selling store in East Coast.
Is this clarinet too good for a 6th grader? If you have a kid, do you give it to him or buy an intermediate clarinet and sell this R-13? Thanks.
Post Edited (2013-11-01 18:26)
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