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Start clarinet on a pro instrument?

Author: hirundo
Date: 2019-05-06 20:36

Hello from a new forum member. I'm about to start playing clarinet (I'm a 50-year-old biologist who plays piano), and I'm considering a Yamaha YCL-255. I'm a little hesitant to buy used, and I've seen new 255s for ~$875 on eBay. For a little more money, though, I could get a new Ridenour Lyrique 576. I'm not rich, but I don't mind spending a little more than bare minimum for a good instrument.

Here's my question: Is it a bad idea to start with a pro or semi-pro clarinet? I've seen articles describe the "easiness" of playing this or that clarinet--is that real or marketing? How much harder to play would a Lyrique 576 be compared to a YCL-255? I have a teacher lined up to help me learn.

Thanks for your time! -Robert

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