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Re: Upgrade questions

Author: Matt Locker
Date: 2007-12-06 16:48

I can't imagine spending $1800 on a clarinet that noone has ever heard of when the best clarinets that everyone knows very well are available in the same price range. It's possible the Accent is good but I wouldn't want to gamble that kind of cash on it without comparing against the best. That's in the price range of professional instruments. I'd suggest, in addition to the Accent, looking at instruments from the big 4 - Yamaha, Selmer, Buffet, Leblanc. IMO, I highly doubt the Accent can stand up against these. I could be wrong though..................

Since your daughter is also only in 7th grade, you may consider a "step-up" instrument like a Forte ($424 from www.forteclarinet.com, made by Omar Henderson of the Doctor's Products - a sponsor of this website), a Buffet E11(c. $1050), a Yamaha YCL-450 (c. $925). These are all considerably less expensive if you are worried about losing your rent2buy money. Check out www.wwbw.com for educational purposes. There are other clarinets as well but these come to mind as good alternatives.

MOO,
Matt

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