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Re: Jupiter Carnegie XL wood clarinet.

Author: Synonymous Botch
Date: 2008-08-14 23:03

This is an important, and oft repeated topic.

You may wish to consider inserting a paragraph to separate the details.

If you are considering a step up instrument, don't overlook the Ridenour TR147 that are available in great numbers. They resell CHEAP but play well.

You'll spend well over a thousand US dollars before you find a better clarinet.

If you can't play test, you might as well shop online - service includes the period PRIOR to the sale. You may pay a little for the privilege, but it makes selection easier.

Many music shops will allow a minor to test only with an attending parent.
(They may also require a "test drive" deposit to cover the cost of cleaning.)

In my opinion, you'll get more mileage from buying the best quality reeds you can afford and spending the remainder on lessons.

Best player I ever heard up close played a hard rubber Conn 16 that looked like a truck had run it over... he bought them cheap and refurbished as needs required.

Kenny Davern was his name, and the man could PLAY!

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