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Re: E-flat clarinet quandry

Author: EBC
Date: 2015-06-28 21:51

If you have the time to investigate, I would suggest another option: the Yamaha YCL-681. I've played a few E-flat clarinets in my time and currently own a Buffet Tosca. I can also tell you with absolute certainty that, short of the Tosca (which quite literally broke the bank), the best E-flat clarinet I've ever played was a YCL-681. The intonation was superb (better than my own instrument, in fact). Many, many professional clarinetists I know have chosen these instruments for their superb scale and affordable price, typically significantly less than an R-13. When I was looking to buy an E-flat about two years ago, prices were around $3500 for a new R-13 and $2500 for a new YCL-681. Unfortunately, taking a quick look today, I only turned up quotes for about twice that price... perhaps prices have gone up significantly in the last two years, but I imagine you could find a deal somewhere.

Eric

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