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$377 a month

Author: Speculator Sam
Date: 2018-04-25 11:10

A hypothetical question. So, on Woodwind Brasswind's website lists a Selmer Model 67 Bass Clarinet available through financing plan for $377/month. How would a passionate clarinetist who's making $8-$12/hr be able to afford this and still manage his/her budget? Hopefully you more experienced folk could chime in on this.

For the record, I'm not talking about myself right now. I think at least a couple years of chops is in order before I could attempt justify a pro clarinet being the next step in my development as a player. If an equipment upgrade's desired, then I should probably replace the stock mouthpiece on my Selmer 1430LP student bass, THAT would be a fair upgrade that would prove gangbusters and probably make the instrument sound a price bracket higher. That alone would have me set for years in terms of the equipment facilitating my development

Back to the topic. So, obviously saving $14,000 dollars on something that's not a house or vehicle for a working class hero isn't an option unless they don't mind waiting ten years or so. I suppose if the hero wouldn't mind an inexpensive diet that was nutritionally lacking (rice,beans,canned salsa; frozen pizza and canned spaghetti; ramen; that sorta thing). Riding a bike, walking, taking a city bus, etc. could save on gas money when possible. Honestly though, someone with an average weekly income after taxes makes aprx. $300-$400 a week, how would they save roughly $95 a week, and afford utilities, rent, diet, and transport, etc.?

I ask because I like to plan ahead. Would I like to rent a pro Selmer bass one day? Sure, if I stick with clarinet-ing long enough to out-grow a student bass and life doesn't get in the way and spring up new priorities on me. Making budget plans and figuring these kinds of numbers is fun for me. Thanks for reeding (reed pun).

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