Author: m1964
Date: 2024-04-12 03:59
Hi Jim,
Firstly, I would take your Selmer to a good tech for evaluation.
Most likely, it can benefit from some regulation and maybe one or more pads needs to be replaced. That alone can make a big difference in how it plays.
If you still want a new instrument later, I would consider buying a used pro model: R13, Selmer 10S or similar.
If you buy from a good local shop or a known clarinet shop (even if buying online), you will get an instrument that is properly serviced and should play well.
Buying from eBay can be a hit or miss, so I'd only buy from a reputable seller with 100% positive feedback.
The good part about buying a used pro clarinet from Buffet or Selmer is that they retain their resell value.
Any clarinet you buy new is half the price if you decide to sell it later (or maybe even less...).
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