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Second hand Corton Clarinet

Author: scarymamma
Date: 2009-06-23 07:36

Hi, I have to admit to not being a musician let alone a clarinetist (my limit is the fife!). I am the mother of a young beginner who has just dropped her clarinet and broken it 2 weeks before her Grade 2 exam!
A friend has offered to sell us her daughter's old wooden Corton clarinet (plastic bell). After doing some research on here I get the distinct feeling that Corton are not highly regarded.
The Corton is a bit dirty but looks to my inexperienced eyes basically sound. My daughter hasn't had chance to play it yet. My questions are:-
1) What faults should I look out for?
2) How much is the Corton clarinet worth?
3) Would my daughter be better off with a new Buffet B12 in the longer run?
4) Do I need to get the second hand clarinet 'serviced' and what should I expect to pay?
Any advice greatly received by a concerned Mum! Thanks in advance

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Re: Second hand Corton Clarinet

Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2009-06-23 09:06

The Corton is an Amati stencil, comparable to today's ACL-211. (I own an ACL-211 and overhauled a Corton). Sound quality - as always - depends on the mouthpiece you are using. I did not find any major problems with these clarinets, they're reasonably in tune and sturdy instruments.

I paid some 20£ for mine, prior to repadding it. That doesn't say nothing about its "worth", which is a highly subjective matter. Same clarinet with a Buffet or a Selmer logo would probably be 200£ more expensive, just because.

I'd rather get your daughter a used Noblet Artist or a Yamaha than a new B12.

--
Ben

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