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Upgrade questions

Author: Richmond1958
Date: 2007-12-06 15:18

Greetings -- I would normally hope to post helpful information to a forum before asking for assistance, so I apologize in advance for my timing. My 7th grade daughter is in the process of upgrading to her second Bb clarinet for band, and the instrument currently being suggested for her is branded "Accent model CL920W." Her first clarinet was of the same brand, but that was a rental, and we will be purchasing this one. Since the price being quoted was $1795 (full retail), less a $300 rental credit, we are now talking serious money (smile). This clarinet is apparently, according to the (IMO not-very helpful) Accent website, made of grenadilla wood with undercut tone holes, both of which I understand are indicia of a quality instrument. The dealer that works with our school is well respected, but I am not familiar with this brand and, after spending a great deal of time resarching the brand online, it apears to me to be almost an "in-house" brand that is sold to just a few dealers. The website appears to be owned by West Music Company in Coralville, Iowa. Otherwise, I have found very little discussion of Accent brand instruments online.

This dealer also carries Yamaha and Buffet, and we are planning a visit to the dealer later today to try a few other clarinets before making a final decision. I am more than happy to spend this amount of money, or more, for a good quality instrument, and I dont mean to turn this into a price discussion, but I want to make sure we are getting a good value. I expect my daughter will play this instrument at least through high school.

Many thanks in advance for any advice you can provide.

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