Author: TomS
Date: 2016-06-19 23:18
Older Bundy or Vito or the Yamaha YCL-250. Make sure a good technician services them before buying. The Yamaha plays quite sharp for me, but might be fine for beginner. For wood instruments, if you can find a good used Yamaha YCL-450 at a good price, they are fine clarinets.
If your are going to purchase new instrument and have about a grand to spend, the Ridenour RCP-576BC is the best choice, IMHO. Better in tune and more even blowing. Call Ted Ridenour, they may have a used instrument for sale as well. Ridenour also makes great MPs, so they are worth a try.
Because of the availability and great price, I vote for Fobes Debut MP or Hite Premier MPs ... they vary a bit in finish and playing, especially the Hite, but get your teacher to pick one out. The Hite plays better with a warmer easier sound than the Fobes, if you find a really good one.
Upgrade MP would be Vandoren M13 or a 5RV-lyre.
Try the Legere Classic cuts, beginner strengths 2.5 or so ...
Relax and have a lot of fun!
Tom
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