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Re: Buying a new clarinet - Limbao?

Author: Tony F
Date: 2014-10-22 02:02

Hi Yash,
I can find no reference to Limbao on the net, so I suspect they may be a small batch from one of the numerous Chinese makers. These vary enormously in quality from excellent to rubbish. I've no idea which fits here. Unless they are the only option, I would avoid the locally made 13 key instruments. The Albert key system is rarely found today except among some jazz players, and the Boehm key system is pretty much the world standard (except in Germany and Austria, where they do their own thing).

Of the makes you mention I would go for the Yamaha. They make excellent instruments. Mike Blinn has given you good advice with regard to selection, and I would echo his comments about wood instruments in hot and humid climates. Hard rubber or plastic make more sense.

Good luck.

Tony F.

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