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Re: Vintage R13 or Modern Professional Clarinet

Author: bbillings
Date: 2013-01-25 18:03

Most importantly, I want to thank everyone for participating in this discussion. I've found it valuable to bounce these questions off others and have gained some insight into the thoughts of players who are better and more experienced than I. This is exactly what I was hoping to gain from this discussion and it is helping me to form a more clear mental picture of the path that I want to pursue with regard to selecting a used professional instrument! I've read quite a few threads on the bulletin board and am very pleased that this one didn't wander too much away from the original question/intent. Since I'm not a professional, I was wondering if this topic even really applied to me since as James points out I can't be as discerning in my requirements/selection process as someone of his ability. What is most important at my level is how even and in tune the instrument is and that it plays easily and comfortably and blends well with others. I realize that I'm a major component in those factors as well. I likely don't require the ability to color the music as much as a very experienced player. I do, however, want to invest in something that I can continue to grow with. I have asked my instructor his opinion. He is very comfortable with Buffet but admits that he developed his playing on one and the keys just feel right under his fingers because of it. He is by no means an equipment snob so to speak and not prejudiced against any brand. He teaches on a LeBlanc but performs on his Buffet. He also let me know that you can wear out a clarinet and that he has in the past which was good information. Thankfully, he emphasizes playing music!

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