Author: kschristine
Date: 2008-08-24 16:51
Hi everyone - I've just found this board because I'm trying to do some research - my daughter (5th grade) wants to do band & I know nothing about instruments. She has chosen the clarinet. I've been reading past posts regarding suggestions and they have been very helpful. I do not want to go the school route of renting/purchasing from the music store - they are offering an "Accent" brand for $730 or "only $38/per mo for....29 months!!" No thank you! They also had a "Jupiter Carnegie", and the "Yamaha advantage" priced at $660 used to $730 new. I have no prob spending the money if it is something she would want to do long term - but not right up front! I've been looking at the famous auction site and have found a few different brands at reasonable prices and would like some input. The Ridenour 147, LeBlanc 7214, Vito 7212, yamaha advantage, 20, 250, and of course buffet b12 - has anyone else bought from this "place" and what have your results been? Is there anything "telling" I should be looking for in the auctions descriptions? Certain vendors that have been more reliable than others? Reasonable prices on average that shouldn't be exceeded? Am I looking at too advanced of clarinets and is there something better for her and acceptable to the school? Also, is there anyone who is located near Wichita, KS or knows who I can contact in this area to have them check out the instrument after I have received it to make sure it doesn't need something. Any help would be greatly appreciated as the music store really was more interested in having me sign on the dotted line than informing me as to what was best for my child.
Thank you,
kschristine
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