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Re: When to upgrade

Author: Fred
Date: 2005-08-23 12:56

Great comments. The VSP is really a pretty good clarinet - I definitely would not "upgrade" to an E11 for $800. Your next step should be a pro model which you could get used for little more than the new E11. But don't look down on your VSP.

One of your comments might indicate a flaw in your thinking. You mentioned using 2.5 reeds and desiring to move to 3.5's. You never mentioned what mouthpiece you were playing. Always remember that the mouthpiece dictates the proper reed strength. Discussing reed strength without discussing mouthpieces is really not appropriate. 2.5's might be the perfect reed for some mouthpieces and 3.5's for other mouthpieces.

So . . . what mouthpiece are you playing?

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