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 Which Bass Clarinet?
Author: senexclarinetta 
Date:   2023-06-07 18:44

I started playing bass clarinet for the first time two months ago. I am a reasonably competent amateur clarinetist getting back into it after a long break. I love it and it's come along much easier than I thought it would - I'm learning the Bach cello suite #1 for fun and to practice leaps and bass clef at the same time.

I'm currently renting a Yamaha 221-II through a local store. It's a rent to own program but I do not intend to keep this instrument. It's fine - sharp everywhere but the low E -- but for $2600 there are better options. So I'm in the market for a bass clarinet.

I'm not currently playing bass in any ensemble but there are a lot of local options and opportunities; mostly I'm just playing for fun

So what do I buy? I've read most of the Internet at this point.

Option 1: find a cheap auction site low Eb bass in good repair (ca. $1000-$1500). Get a good mouthpiece, have fun, think about upgrading to a Royal Global MAX in a few years if needed. If not needed, enjoy the savings.

Option 2: get a Kessler low C, play it probably forever. ($2500)

Option 3: get Royal Global MAX, hide receipts from spouse. Definitely play it forever.

I'm mostly thinking out loud here, but what would you do?

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