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Boosey vs. Fontaine vs. Lacroix

Author: stelrosa
Date: 2011-04-18 23:00

I am looking for some advice on an instrument for my son. I played clarinet many moons ago into college, but don't have any skills in identifying a good instrument. My son is 13, 7th grade, an average player. We are looking for an intermediate instrument.

I ran across a restorer who has available a Boosey & Hawkes 2-20, an A. Fontaine, and a Lacroix fully restored and in my price range. (I won't name the place, as I am not sure if that would be against the forum rules). I know these are not typical student instruments like a Yamaha, Selmer or Buffet. I am not opposed to those instruments, but I also don't want to overpay for a name. We are not concerned about resale value--more about how the instrument plays.

I have searched the forum and elsewhere for information, but I am still having trouble figuring out if any of these instruments would be good for a player at his level and how they might compare against each other. I want an instrument that will help him grow as a player, not hold him back.

Thanks in advance!

Jen

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