Author: Ursa
Date: 2011-05-02 07:36
Brittany, if you are planning on being a clarinet major at college, I would pass on the Noblet. The Noblet is a large-bore clarinet with a cylindrical bore design, while the professional clarinets in common usage today (Buffet R13, et al) have smaller bores of a polycylindrical design. The resistance, response, timbre, and tuning tendencies of the Noblet are significantly different from a modern professional clarinet. You'll likely be pressured to upgrade from the Noblet once you hit college--and when you do, there will be some significant adjustments for you to make as you transition to the new instrument.
On the other hand, if you simply need a horn to get through the rest of high school with, the Noblet could do the job very well. These are sturdy, dependable clarinets with very good projection, decent intonation, and a rich, dark tone. If you like the Noblet and the price is right, go for it--in a high school performance environment, you'll sound great! I own a 1950's vintage Noblet and it's a delight to play.
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