Ahoy answerers,
I'm looking to buy a clarinet. I'm not sure I would consider myself a beginner (I played trombone for four years before switching to alto saxophone for another three), so I'm not looking for the cheapest clarinet of the spectrum. However, I'm not planning on performing in any symphonies with it. Tone is probably my greatest concern. I'd prefer wood. Any suggestions?
2007-12-01 08:20:50 · 8 answers · asked by Mailleman 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
Wow, that's helpful. There's only about 500 wooden clarinets to choose from.
2007-12-01 08:30:27 · update #1
There are an array of intermediate to professional Clarinets that are on the market right now. Buffet-Crampon is undoubtedly the best in tone, depth and dynamics when it comes to solo and chamber playing as well as band. These are some of the ones that you should try out that are moderately priced and are at the intermediate level:
Buffet E-13
Selmer Signature Soloist
Leblanc Sonata and Leblanc Espirit
It would be helpful if you put some feeders out to your local music shops or someone that is looking to sell their old instrument that is in good condition. A good price range would be anywhere from $400-$900 depending on the age and condition...make sure that you check the pads for leaks and the wood for cracks. If you are going to go used it is best to take it to a professional to have them look at it for repairs. Best wishes!!
2007-12-01 08:32:01 · answer #1 · answered by blaque_strength21 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yamaha, Buffet, Selmer (sometimes) Jupiter, Leblanc. Stick with those brands All the rest arte utter trash and will play/behave like that. I would rent an instrument first to see if you like the clarinet and then buy one a little later when you are sure that you are going to continue. NEVER buy a clarinet online. you dont know what you are getting. Always go to the music store and try!
2016-04-07 02:09:31 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok well most beginner Clarinets are made of plastic. These plastic clarinets are the cheapest at around 200-400 dollars! Wood clarinets are generally used for intermediate Clarinet players and are generalyy $1000 upwards sorry! You may be able to find one on ebay though they are around! General brands to consider are Yamaha, Jupiter, Buffet and Le Blanc! These are the main brands Best thing to do is go to a local music shop and test them out! Maybe hire is money is a problem
2007-12-01 12:25:45 · answer #3 · answered by bcooper_au 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If tone is really your main consideration then nothing will beat a Buffet R-13 or a Selmer Paris.
You can find a used one for about the same price as a new E-11 and have a top quality instrument.
As long as it's not cracked - you can get a really good used model and put another $200-250 in it for a repad/adjustment and have what many are paying $3000 for.
2007-12-05 04:43:44 · answer #4 · answered by CoachT 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knowing your budget would help. If tone is your greatest concern, there's nothing wrong with having a good-quality plastic one with the mouthpiece/reed combination that works best for you.
If you insist on wood, then a Yamaha 34 in good condition is a nice one. A good music shop may let you try a few in different makes, but you may need assistance if you're just beginning and not sure what "tone" you should hear.
2007-12-01 15:04:28 · answer #5 · answered by Choose a bloody best answer. It's not hard. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think a good one for you would be the Buffet E-11. It's made of wood and sounds pretty good (tone wise). It's about a thousand but you could probably get a used one for a bit less (if you do get a used one, DEFIANTLY try it before buying).
2007-12-01 09:39:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anarane 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The Buffet has a good student model.
2007-12-01 09:47:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
then just get the wooden 1
2007-12-01 08:24:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋