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Should I get an R13?

Author: GenEric
Date: 2017-06-11 11:53

I've been saving up some money and i'm going to get a summer job so that I can get a nice clarinet.

I saved up enough money to get myself an R13 which my private teacher will hand pick. My teacher really pushes for an R13. I told her that I wanted to go to the Yamaha plant in Buena Park and try out a couple of CSVRs and 650s. My teacher made an compelling point that none of the professionals that he/she played with has ever had a Yamaha. Although I really want to get a Yamaha horn, I feel like I will make a bed decision and regret it in the long run or something.

If anyone was in my shoes, what would you do? Pay some extra money, like around $4000ish and get a hand picked r13, or go to the Yamaha plant and try out some CSVRs but have no experience picking out horns. (just a question, are the people who work there very helpful? perhaps they can help me pick one out)

I really want to try out some of the clarinets. However, i do not trust myself and I will think that i will choose a bad horn and regret it in the long run.

There are a couple of stores around my area that sell professional horns. However, none of them offer CSVRs and the 650s are a rip off. (like $2000)

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