Author: mmatisoff
Date: 2016-06-25 23:12
I agree. You can pick up a good student clarinet for ~$200. After getting a technician to check it out, you'll probably end up paying ~$250. My first clarinet was a Yamaha 20 (plastic). I replaced the Yamaha mouthpiece, barrel, and ligature after I worked my way through Rubank's beginner and intermediate books. I tried several mouthpieces and barrel configurations that me my needs. I used a Vandoren M15 with a Backun barrel, and a Rovner Dark ligature. I was surprised at the difference. I still have the Y20 clarinet and play it on those occasions where I don't want my wood clarinet to get damaged. Reeds also make a difference. When I began, I was using Rico 2.5 (orange box). Personally, I didn' like the feel or sound I got with the Ricos, so I switched Vandoren Rue Lepic 56 #3 and V21 #3. I like the darker sound of the 56s, though the V21 are pretty incredible, too. Good luck.
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