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Author: GenericClarinet129
Date: 2024-10-24 16:00
I am considering buying a new B flat clarinet. My budget is about the 3,000-4,000 USD range, give or take a hundred dollars or two. I am mostly trying to choose between a Yamaha custom model and the Backun Q series. However, I do not know which Yamaha clarinet would be the best for me, and I have no way of trying them (or the Q series) out because there are no stores that carry them near me. What I need in the clarinet is versatility and durability in addition to the necessities, such as good sound, response, etcetera. These are my questions:
Is there any way in which I could try these instruments out without traveling to another state?
Which Yamaha custom model do you think is the best in your opinion?
Should I be considering other clarinets (like the Uebel Rêve)?
Ultimately, is the Backun Q series or one of the Yamahas better?
I use a Vandoren M30 mouthpiece, a Rovner Dark ligature, and Vandoren Traditional reeds.
Thanks for your advice!
Post Edited (2024-10-24 16:26)
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Author: m1964
Date: 2024-10-24 20:49
With your budget, there are many other clarinets to be considered.
In order to suggest a model, I'd need more info:
1. What kind of music are you playing/going to play?
2. Is the re-sale value important to you?
3. What is your preference in sound/tone quality and in the response? Do you like the clarinet to sound bright or dark/soft? Are you OK playing with some resistance or do you like the new clarinet to respond easy?
4. What is your playing level? Are you in a community band or symphony orchestra? What pieces can you play confidently?
Providing some background info will allow board members to give you a better advice.
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Author: donald
Date: 2024-10-25 16:05
My advice? Find an old YCL 82 Custom OR the YCL 62 model (basically, an R13 Prestige or an R13, but better tuning and consistent build) and pay for a complete overhaul.... will still be way cheaper than a new clarinet and you'll have all the clarinet you will ever need. Spend the left over money on lessons, not a $600 mouthpiece.
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