Author: m1964
Date: 2023-11-02 00:11
Only you (the OP) can decide if your current instrument is worth upgrading.
What part (1st,2nd, 3rd) are you playing?
Do you play solo part(s) with the orchestra?
A good quality new instrument most likely will play better and feel better- I say "most likely" because after trying other instruments you may find out that you do not like the key work, or resistance, or something else on a brand new expensive clarinet, and will want to go back to your old trusted one.
Budget is another consideration for most of us. Is a few thousands USD/GBP/Euro a pocket change for you? Or is it a major expense?
Without knowing your personal situation and condition of your current instrument, it would be hard for anyone to tell if you need to upgrade.
Another possibility is buying a used pro level clarinet from a reputable dealer.
Recently, my friend and I went to check a used silver-plated Buffet R13 which turned out a "meh" instrument but the dealer had an older used R13 which sounded great and tuned well, so my friend bought it on the spot.
Good luck.
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