Author: frank
Date: 2006-11-20 21:47
When the Backun products stop being a fad, the R-13 will still be there as a great horn which also happens to keep it's value better over time. It's only a matter of time before Leblanc starts offering a "blowout sale" on all the various Opie and Backun products to make way for even new and improved, better instruments.
That's my opinion... the $1,800-$2,000 plain R-13 is still an awesome value and when selected properly, can be equal to or greater than any Rossi, Chadash, Backun, Opus, Eaton, or Signature. It's funny, I play in tune and produce virtually the same sound on my Rossi, Chadash, Signature, R-13 and any other well made pro horn. Wonder why that is. The same goes with blowing $600 on a mouthpiece that does nothing more than a good Vandoren, Smith, or Hawkins. You said you were on a budget, so consider that Carbonare and Manasse play on Vandoren mouthpieces and Selmer Recital/R-13 respectively. They are amazing! If you have the cash, buy all you can get. It's fun!  That said, spending $4,500 more on a clarinet that won't make a difference is a waste of money. You will not sound 4,500 times better. Trust me.
I say it all the time on here, but again quoting the illustrious pop culture icon Flava Flav of Public Enemy infamy... DON"T BELIEVE DA HYPE!
Post Edited (2006-11-20 22:02)
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