The Clarinet BBoard

The Clarinet BBoard The C4 standard

New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Clarinet shops in LA

Author: Ralph Katz
Date: 2023-03-10 03:46

A friend from high school, many decades ago, just reached out to me that he wanted to try playing clarinet again, and asked about what to buy.

He lives in LA. Where are the best technicians for basic repairs in the LA area? His budget for an instrument is around $1000. He is not interested in $1000 overhauls.

Thanks

Reply To Message

Re: Clarinet shops in LA

Author: ISM
Date: 2023-03-10 05:12

Ralph,

This is actually a tough question. I’ve been in the LA area since I started playing again in 2010 and have tried several places. The famous RDG Woodwinds, now in Pasadena, is not suitable for this budget. My best recommendation is Long Beach Woodwinds. My son bought an older tenor sax there last year, and it has worked out well. The technician we talked to seemed able and tweaked the instrument to my boy’s liking before we made the purchase. They had a variety of used, quality-brand clarinets in stock when we were there. I didn’t try any though as I’d be risking my life if I brought another clarinet into the house 😊

Imre

Reply To Message

Re: Clarinet shops in LA

Author: Ralph Katz
Date: 2023-03-10 17:47

Imre,

Great. Just the info we need.

Ralph

Reply To Message

Avail. Forums | Threaded View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

The Clarinet Pages

For Sale
Put your ads for items you'd like to sell here. Free! Please, no more than two at a time - ads removed after two weeks.