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Re: Adult beginner instrument

Author: ErezK
Date: 2014-12-20 05:01

If resale value (or minimizing loss) is a priority, then a new instrument is probably not your first choice.

The most important advice above is to find a teacher that you feel comfortable with and get a few lessons. There are many ways to play the clarinet- most are wrong and will lead to bad habits that will be hard to correct.

A teacher will also be able to help finding an instrument in good condition or recommend a good rental option.

I would avoid buying an instrument without someone proficient enough to evaluate it. That holds for the big brand names and 100X more so for the smaller brands. An online seller's or maker's claim that "every instrument is personally inspected by our skilled staff before it is shipped" means little - the instrument can be defective and sometimes beyond repair (for both new and used instruments).

Don't let online reviews on musical instruments be a big factor in decision making. This is not like a digital camera where manufacturing consistency is relatively high and you can see some objective evidence that supports a review claims.
There is a considerable variance between instruments, even with the same model, and pretty much anyone can review his or her instrument, with the best intentions at heart, but with little qualifications or experience to frame their opinion in any context.

About wood/plastic/rubber Clarinet - A responsible child of age 11 can be trusted to take good care of a wood clarinet. Since you already own an oboe, I think you will be fine. I have nothing against plastic clarinets (my bass is a yamaha 221ii, plastic) but there are much more important (if not crucial) factors in what makes a good clarinet buy than the bore material.

Post Edited (2014-12-20 05:12)

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