Author: TomS
Date: 2019-07-05 20:21
IMHO, "pro instruments", ironically, are usually EASIER to play ... they don't necessarily have more resistance but usually have better intonation, more consistent sound and blowing resistance from note to note and register to register, and the key-work has a better feel and action.
So, it's kinda crazy that we expect kids to learn on cheaply made and/or designed instruments!
Fortunately, with modern designs and manufacturing, it's POSSIBLE to make an intermediate clarinet (or even some beginner models) that have many of the positive attributes of the so called "pro" clarinets. There are a few good examples out there ... but it's true, many less expensive clarinets are much more difficult to play, in almost every way.
Your E13 is a different design than the RC clarinets, but it's still considered a high-end instrument and should serve you well.
One good example of nice instruments are the clarinets made by Tom Ridenour ... moderately priced, but very well designed and a pleasure to play.
Tom
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