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Author: anhminhandnam
Date: 2017-02-09 01:25
Hey I am currently a high school senior about to go to college and I was wondering what was a good clarinet for a college freshman that will last throughout college. I only plan on playing indoors (no marching). The clarinet I own right now is the Selmer I got in 6th grade, but I've been playing on my highschool's r13. It also had a handy Eb key on the left hand side. Does anyone know of any wooden clarinets like this for a college student that aren't too expensive? I do not want to spend over 2000
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Author: jdbassplayer
Date: 2017-02-09 02:21
Finding an instrument with the left hand Ab/Eb lever might be hard. Leblanc's newest clarinet the CL502 has the left hand lever and is fairly inexpensive, although I don't know if they're available in the USA yet. You might also want to take a look at the Backun Protege.
If you are fine with buying used you will find plenty of R13s in your price range, but few have the left hand lever. Keep your eyes out for a used Festival as these have the extra key.
-Jdbassplayer
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Author: anhminhandnam
Date: 2017-02-09 06:55
Ok thanks I will look into these. I prefer the Eb key clarinets but it's ok if I don't get it
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Author: seabreeze
Date: 2017-02-09 07:32
For resonant and rich sound, great response, excellent intonation, and solid key work, as well as affordable price and good quality control, try the new Yamaha CSVR. Not only a good instrument for college, a good instrument for a pro too--but no left hand Eb. You can play it anywhere after leaving college, and I'd say it's worth saving up an extra $700 above your $2000 price limit to have a clarinet of that quality.
Post Edited (2017-02-09 18:16)
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Author: Ursa
Date: 2017-02-09 08:36
Backun's Protege is available with the LH Eb/Ab lever, but a little over your price range starting at US$2515 equipped with the lever.
It's a a gorgeous instrument, but rather unlike an R13. If you are pleased with the R13 that you're playing now, I would suggest trying to find a good used R13 at a price point that works for you.
An even better idea: If you know where you'll be attending college, take up this subject with your future clarinet instructor(s). Going off to school with a clarinet setup recommended (and perhaps even play-tested) by your teacher(s) makes obvious good sense.
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