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Which new bass clarinet to buy

Author: Geronimo
Date: 2017-10-21 03:53

Hello all,

The short: What new bass clarinet would you choose and why?

The long:
This is my first post on this BBoard but I have been a long time reader. I am a university student looking to buy a bass clarinet and would appreciate feedback from the group about what your experiences are. From searching, I have found some discussion on the board about bass clarinets, however these conversations are some times +10 years old and I would assume these matters change over time.

Right now I am mainly considering 3 options:
Buffet prestige 1193 (greenline) at $11,410 (USD)
Buffet Tosca $13,188
Selmer privilege (model 67) $13,169

I do know about Yamaha and Uebel bass clarinets, however the availability of trying these is much more difficult. I am also thinking about used options but most of what I have seen disappears quickly and is not priced much differently than new.

I am curious about what you all have chosen and why. What are the pros and cons for each instrument. What do you wish your instrument did better? What are characteristic pitfalls for each brand? From where did you purchase your instrument and how was the buying experience? (I am around Chicago) What are good ways to put trial instruments through its paces?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated and questions are welcome. Thanks in advance!

Best,

Geronimo

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