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Re: Student Horn Prices

Author: zhangray4
Date: 2017-09-13 08:15

Just asked my parents, Dan. They couldn't remember what they searched for exactly, but they said they went to our local music store (Nick Rail) as well as searching online. My parents asked me (and I remember this) if I was going to actually spend time practicing the clarinet to get good at it and not mess around like I did on the piano. I promised them I would. So my parents asked Nick Rail for "clarinets made of real wood," and the people at Nick Rail just told them Buffet is the best brand since it is the most popular brand and also because all the top players use them. (Obviously now I know this is not entirely true)

I just did a Google search right now. I typed in "wood clarinet." The second link for me was WWBW's "Clarinet Buyer's Guide & Comparison Chart." It mentions Buffet in there many times:

"Most clarinets, including the best-selling Buffet Crampon R13, are a standard 15mm bore which allows players to select mouthpieces from a variety of manufacturers."

"A popular Bb model perfect for beginning players, the Buffet Crampon B12 Student Clarinet is made of a resin that captures the sound and appearance of Grenadilla wood, but is more durable."

The third link that appears on the Google search is WWBW's "Professional Bb Clarinets." Most of the clarinets are Buffet as well.

Maybe the combination of all of this made my parents feel that Buffet was the best option. Both my parents are researchers, and yet doing much study, they feel like Buffet is the best brand haha

-- Ray Zhang

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