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A Clarinet Questions

Author: johnnydodds
Date: 2019-12-17 05:29

Looking for an affordable A key clarinet and have some questions:

1) Anyone tried these $150 China jobs? Do they play in tune and last a while? I play a LOT, often outdoors and need something that won't fall apart too fast.

2) Is there any way to tell an A clarinet from a Bb in a picture on ebay or another resale site? I am sure a lot of A clarinets come and go without the seller knowing that's what they are. But so far I can't tell from a pic the difference between A and Bb clarinets. Any specific detail that is a dead giveaway for an A key clarinet?

3) Are there any student model A clarinets out there besides the China ones I mentioned? I am a full-time jazz musician and don't make enough money to afford a nice Buffet, but don't really trust the China and India made A clarinets. Wondering if there is any reputable company that makes them or a long dead company that used to make them besides Buffet to look for?

Thanks for your help,

A Broke Ass Trad Jazz Clarinet Player Dude

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