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Need Advice on Which Clarinet to Buy

Author: CarlT
Date: 2008-06-02 01:16

I'm a beginner. I rented a Selmer 1400 plastic student clarinet about 2 months ago on a 3 month lease. I now wish to purchase a new clarinet.

I have narrowed the search to:

1. 40+/- year old newly re-worked, locally owned, Selmer Signet Special for about $650 (USD).
2. Another Selmer, same as above, from EBay for under $300.
3. A brand new Ridenour Lyrique 576BC for just under $1,000.

Since I am only a beginner (but making very good progress according to my teacher), would you advise me to go ahead and spend the extra money for the Lyrique, or would you settle for one of the Selmers?

If I get the Lyrique, would it be any more difficult to play at my level, or would it be just as easy or easier to play?

I really appreciate your good advice on this forum.

CarlT

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