Author: Tony F
Date: 2014-12-17 06:14
You don't say if you're considering new or used instruments. If you are looking at new instruments than I'd consider the Yamaha 450 or 650, the Buffet E12F, the Leblanc Bliss or the Ridenour Lyrique. You could pay a great deal more, but any of these could be considered as excellent midrange instruments.
If you are considering used instruments, then the Buffet E11, again the Yamaha 450 or 650, one of the Leblanc prefessional level instruments ( now no longer made but excellent) or a used buffet R13. These are intermediate-level instruments and would fall into the $1000-2000 price range.
Don't disregard recent beginner-level instruments if price is a consideration. The Yamaha 250 or C100, the early wooden Yamahas or even the Selmer Bundy can play surprisingly well. Some might recommend the buffet B12, but personally I don't care for it. I would not consider any of these to be low-quality instruments. I would avoid the cheapies coming in mostly from China, some are excellent but some are awful.
Tony F.
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