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Author: GrumpyMiddleAgeMan
Date: 2020-04-24 03:06
I'm well new period. I have been planning on basically starting to play, no experience. That being said I have been looking into purchasing a clarinet obviously. Trying to watch what I spend so I have been trolling eBay. This is not a.new question I'm sure but I have narrowed it down to a few models. Selmer 1400, Jupiter 631, Yamaha 20.
I was looking for some clarity on which of these will perform the best. I am thinking classical or jazz later on. Of course I will be, if I improve enough, getting a better stick.
My son has a Yamaha 200ad2, but of course I dont really want to be sharing with him. I'll be letting him teach me the basics.
On a separate note, I have been looking at a vintage clarinet(about 80 yes old). Only reservation is that obviously it would need to be overhauled. There are about 5 or 6 screw holes in the bottom segment. 4 filled and screws are in 2. Would this effect tone or play or is it fatal? I'm thinking it would have some minor effect but maybe they can be professionally plugged?
Thanks in advance.
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Author: Bob Bernardo
Date: 2020-04-24 04:27
I'd say to keep it simple. Your son plays on Yamaha's. Do the same. But buy a new one, because of the corona virus issue.
An 80 year old clarinet is a bit scary. The problem remains with the condition. Also tuning might be another problem. I'm all for restring horns, but restoring a horn can get very expensive, you mentioned money. A good restoration could cost $1000, more than what an 80 year old horn is worth.
The next consideration is a good mouthpiece is a must. This can make practicing really fun or a real painful experience causing a lot of frustrations.
Designer of - Vintage 1940 Cicero Mouthpieces and the La Vecchia mouthpieces
Yamaha Artist 2015
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2020-04-24 04:43
I second that suggestion, plus the Yamahas are really good throughout their models student to professional.
You could save a little buying used, but still have to factor a possible repadding ($150- $300). So new is a good way to start off without hassles.
For a good mouthpiece at a great price I'd suggest the Clark Fobes Debut for $43.50. Can't beat it even for mouthpieces at much higher prices!
.................Paul Aviles
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Author: Tom H
Date: 2020-04-24 06:15
Agree with previous posts. New student model (Yamaha as good as any)... Or a really good used one (have it tested). Good mouthpiece, reeds that work for you. A good private teacher.
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Author: GrumpyMiddleAgeMan
Date: 2020-05-01 03:45
OK in kind of took your advice. I ended up getting a Yamaha 250 off eBay for about a hundred bucks. Bought new pads in case the ones on there now are trash. I figure the take down and install process doesn't look horribly difficult so I should be able to do that. Plus I don't know when the local music shop will be opening again and it seems to me that right now i have large quantities of free time.
Also I went against advice about the older clarinet. I bought a g penzel professional, from what I can find out about them is it seems to be an intermediate. Don't be made at me, I also picked up a Penzel Mueller empire. The price seemed good, just don't know if.I should think of attempting a restoration of it myself or sending it out. I don't want to ruin something that would otherwise be better off not.
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