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Cheap A Clarinets - new/second hand?

Author: stevensfo
Date: 2006-10-04 14:54

I'm sure there was a post about affordable A clarinets some time ago, but just try doing a search for 'A clarinet'!

Anyway, it looks like we may be getting together a small amateur orchestra here and although I have a nice collection of Bb clarinets, I don't have one in A.

I really don't want to spend a fortune at this time and given the number of instruments I've collected over the years, would have problems explaining the cost to my other half without suffering serious injury. ;-)

There are relatively cheap hard rubber A clarinets called 'Wisemann' here in Europe, no doubt made in China. From previous posts I think these are 'Barrington' in the USA and I've heard very mixed reports about them.

Then again, I could buy an old A clarinet from Ebay. There was a Malerne on sale recently, but I've never heard of this make.

Any other suggestions most appreciated.

Steve

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