Author: ted
Date: 1999-08-04 12:10
The R13 is the most popular model in this country, but there is no "best" clarinet. Are the Ford Taurus or Toyota Camry the best cars simply bacause most people buy them?
I would suggest a used professional clarinet that has been reconditioned. They tend to last "forever" if taken care of properly. There are several mail order shops
www.wwandbw.com
www.taylormusic.com
wichita band instruments (don't remember web address)
and others.
Also check some of your local music stores for used pro instruments.
Used Buffet R13s typically sell for 800 to 1200 dollars. Used Selmer and Leblanc Pro models usually sell for $600 to $1200. I hear Yamaha's are good too, but I'm not famaliar with them.
In the used Selmer line, I would consider the Series 9*, Series 10, and Series 10G as an alternative to the Buffet R13. Selmer does have other good pro models, but I think of names off-hand.
In the Leblanc line, I would consider the L7, LX, Concerto, Infinite. Like the other manufacturers, Leblanc also has other great pro models.
My own story is that I purchased my Leblanc L7 pro Bb clarinet reconditioned (new pads, corks, key adjustments) from a local music store for under $800. I was almost indistinguishable from a new clarinet cosmetically. I purchased a discontinued new Leblanc LX pro A clarinet for around $800 from a mail-order company. The equivalent of both these clarinets "new" would be about $1700 to $2000 each.
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