Author: KenJarczyk
Date: 2016-06-22 22:27
Sometimes finding clarinets can be the easy part. A good affordable mouthpiece could be the sticker! If I may suggest, I would aim toward a Clark W Fobes "Debut" mouthpiece. They have an easy 1mm facing on a moderate lay, and all reports are saying that it is a marvelous mouthpiece. Considered a Student Line, but, extreme quality and easy-to-play! All for the $30 range! Combine that with a less expensive Rovner Ligature set-up for around $20, and probably Rico is okay to start - 2 or 2-1/2. You'll soon migrate to different reeds, as you progress.
For horns - $500 should get you a good Leblanc, that will probably need a repad or at least regulation and some pads - figure $100 to $250. Or in the same price area a Selmer Series 10, but one of those for $500 would probably be one that needs an overhaul, probably in the $300 to $400 range.
Great to hear you're coming back to Clarinet! Keep us posted on both - You and your son's progress!
Ken Jarczyk
Woodwinds Specialist
Eb, C, Bb, A & Bass Clarinets
Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo
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