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Buying a bass clarinet - seeking advice!

Author: GoDukes
Date: 2021-05-20 05:31

Hi all,

I was a pretty decent clarinet and bass clarinet player back in the day at college level (music ed major). Life ended up going in a different direction, and I haven't played much at all for 30+ years. I've recently rejoined a local community band (a fun amateur group, but we do try to sound as decent as possible) and want to play bass clarinet but don't own one and have no option for borrowing. I'm quite happy to buy one. Those Buffet Toscas are awfully pretty, but all I need is a decent student model. I've been out of the music loop for too long to have my own opinions about currently-available brands/models, and have read enough reviews to get myself confused about which are good and which aren't.

I am leaning toward the idea of new rather than used - thinking about neighborhood of $2000, willing to be convinced to go a lil higher - need it to have a peg - tuned to 440, not 442 - low E flat is plenty low enough - these are pretty much my only criteria. I'd be very grateful for any suggestions/opinions/reviews anyone is willing to give!

Post Edited (2021-05-20 06:22)

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