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Post by Amy on Nov 30, 2006 23:03:16 GMT
I have been learning the clarinet for 8 months now so have decided that maybe it is time that I actually get one of my own. But I don't know what type to get, so I was wondering if someone would be able to advise me. My main problem is whether to get a plastic student clarinet or a wooden upgrade one.  I did ask my teacher but talk about being indecisive he wouldn't commit to either because of all the 'just in cases' involved.  Thanks x |
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Post by princessmoose on Nov 30, 2006 23:04:18 GMT
What clarinet do you currently play on?
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Post by Amy on Nov 30, 2006 23:06:49 GMT
I am currently playing on a friends Yamaha 25II , or a Selmer Prelude (which is awful)
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Post by princessmoose on Nov 30, 2006 23:08:53 GMT
Lol, it's a cliche, but you need to go to a shop and try them . Buffets are good, solid, and reliable. I've never been 100% sure on Yamahas myself, but again it differs with each person. Wooden or plastic, depends on how much you have to spend and how much you think you're going to use it. |
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Post by Amy on Nov 30, 2006 23:17:07 GMT
I am planning on going to try some next week, but I just want to know which ones to look at baiscally plastic or wooden.
As christmas I can ask for the money off my parents and add to it, to get the clarinet I need.
I am at gd3/4 at the moment so can get away with a plastic one but if I carry on i'll need a wooden one, won't I?
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Post by princessmoose on Nov 30, 2006 23:18:49 GMT
If you carry on then a wooden would be useful yeah. I use a Buffet E11, try that  . |
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Post by Amy on Nov 30, 2006 23:25:00 GMT
I will do, it will be between that and the yamaha wooden upgrade model.
Are wooden clarinets much heavier than plastic ones?
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Post by princessmoose on Nov 30, 2006 23:28:41 GMT
They can be yeah, but I've never really noticed that much difference. Probably because a sax is heavy!
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Post by Amy on Nov 30, 2006 23:29:45 GMT
True but a sax has a neck strap, suppose I could use one on clarinet too ;D
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Post by princessmoose on Nov 30, 2006 23:31:44 GMT
Hehe, it's still heavy though! I've never had an issue with it so I doubt you will, and they're worth suffering for  . |
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Post by Amy on Nov 30, 2006 23:42:41 GMT
I think I might have a strap for it somewhere actually, I used one for a few weeks when I began playing ... it put too much pressure on my thumb. |
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Post by kflute on Dec 1, 2006 7:50:18 GMT
If you were my student, I would suggest that you buy an upgrade wooden one. Something like the Buffet E11/13, the first yamaha wooden one.
If you see any second hand E13's on your clarinet shopping days anywhere, cn you let me know???!!!!!
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Post by fauxbourdons on Dec 1, 2006 16:13:24 GMT
Get a Hanson. They are a great company with an excellent customer service ethic. OK, mine has sat on the shelf for 9 months but I love it really...
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Post by Benj on Dec 1, 2006 18:51:05 GMT
I played a friends Buffet E11 and I really didn't like....I will have another try of it and see what it is like....
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Post by princessmoose on Dec 1, 2006 22:09:44 GMT
I played a friends Buffet E11 and I really didn't like....I will have another try of it and see what it is like.... That's why trying them out is so important. What suits one person differs greatly from another. |
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