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Re: Yamaha CX value

Author: m1964
Date: 2023-11-23 07:37

Checking eBay, they start from about $800 and go up from there, most of them would be shipped from Japan.

I understand that buying from a private seller may be cheaper than buying from a store. I think it would be difficult for your son to make a choice since any decent clarinet would be better than his current one.

It would be best if you could arrange for his teacher to try the instrument.

Also, I would not underestimate a local music store if they sell used clarinets.
My friend and I recently went to a local store and he tried 3 different R13s, found one that was clearly better than other two and bought it. He is a pro, and a very good one (IMO).

Price wise, if approaching $1K, I would look for a used R13 from a reputable shop.
Since your son will continue playing in college, a better instrument would serve him well and be a better investment.

I would not buy off eBay in your situation.

"It's been disassembled, cleaned, pads/corks replaced as necessary, fine tuned, the whole shebang."

The above means nothing- it looks like they tried to make it sell-able, at best.

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