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Author: Anonymoose
Date: 2019-06-24 02:21
I've been wondering why clarinet trials require immediate purchase if it is ordered via mail? Flutes, which are significantly more expensive (20k plus), do not require this, and within the trial package receive multiple flutes (atleast my colleagues do)
Same with string instruments; I've a friend who commissioned a few violins from various famous makers across the globe (the full price is unbelievable) but is only required to pay a 2k or so deposit.
Clarinets are pretty comparatively cheap, a decent one for 3k.
Just curious.
Post Edited (2019-06-24 02:22)
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Author: concertmaster3
Date: 2019-06-24 04:46
The difference really comes down to the retailers selling/trialing the instruments. Flute companies (and string companies) that specialize in only those instruments (see Flute Center of NY, JL Smith) are usually prone to send out these instruments, as they know that every musician is going to have a different experience with them.
Midwest Musical Imports and Muncy Winds both have different types of trials, but the type that Muncy has ensures that you are truly in the market and are ready to purchase. I'm sure there have been many "trials" of instruments out there that were people using the instruments for performances.
Ron Ford
Woodwind Specialist
Performer/Teacher/Arranger
http://www.RonFordMusic.com
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2019-06-24 05:28
Also I think it is not such a big deal with your standard credit card company. They are ok with 3-5k figures. A sixty thousand dollar flute might be an issue for Citibank.
.............Paul Aviles
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Author: Jordan Selburn
Date: 2019-06-25 06:09
If you want to see an absolutely absurd trial policy, check out Nation of Music's (they sell saxes): https://www.nationofmusic.com/saxophone-trial-policy/
Not only do you only get 3 days (specified as 72 hours exactly from delivery, and *not* 72 hours and 1 minute), but you have to call and get approval before return. Call, that is, during their regular business hours, which are 10-3 Monday through Thursday. Working the logistics, you only get as much as 72 hours (realistically less, given their early closing hours) if the sax is delivered Friday-Monday. If you get the sax on Tuesday, you get under 48 hours for trial; if you get it on Wednesday, under 24 hours, and if you happen to get delivery on Thursday . . . congratulations, it's yours!
Jordan
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Author: m1964
Date: 2019-06-26 03:19
Ron Ford wrote:
"...I'm sure there have been many "trials" of instruments out there that were people using the instruments for performances..."
I would not be comfortable using a new instrument for a performance. At least not a Buffet clarinet, based on my recent experience.
When I bought the clarinet it was adjusted in the shop but still needed some serious "tweaking" after that.
It may be different with Yamaha clarinets- the tech in the shop said that, as a rule, Yamaha instruments can be played right away and Buffets, as a rule, need to be adjusted, with some exceptions, of course.
The new Buffet has left pinkey keys placed differently from the old R13, and some keys were much stiffer/harder to push comparing to the older one.
Just my opinion of course.
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