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Artley Clarinets

Author: Mel
Date: 2002-06-16 22:00

I've been playing the clarinet for 2 years now and I've been using an Artley 58S clarinet (or similar model) that was made in 1985 I believe. I'm a HS player and have 2nd chair in the wind ensemble there. The was basically a hand-me-down that i got from my sister that played for a year or two. The sound quality isn't that bad when I'm using it with my Vandoren 5RV Lyre mp and vandoren optimum ligature. THe clarinet itself has been in the repair shop quite a few times for bent keys (no i didn't throw it out the window), broken corks, and loose springs. I'm also in the marching band there (The only problem i had with the clarinet during the MB season was that a cork broke and it rained during championships up in scranton, pa, but i got the pads and cork repaired). That's where my dilemma comes in because I don't like to use the same clarinet i use outdoors for indoor performances. What I'm wondering is should I buy a new, better clarinet and continue using the Artley outdoors, or to just buy a cheap plastic clarinet for the marching band season. Any input would be appreciated, thanks in advance.

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