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I am a former college music professor. I`ll be happy to discuss repertoire, set-up, music schools, technique, recordings, etc. If you have a question about the value of an instrument, please read this: Clarinets do not improve with age. The inside shape changes with use, making it more difficult to play in tune. A quality new clarinet can be purchased for $2000. I would generally not pay more than $300 for an older clarinet, and that is after an overhaul ($400) has already been done. That's just my opinion and I'm sure you can find someone who would pay more. If you want to know the year of your instrument, go to http://www.woodwind.org/clarinet/Equipment/HowOld/
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny | 04/12/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| lorilynn | 04/06/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Sherman | 03/04/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Rebecca was to the point and clear ..... |
| Kevin | 12/25/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. |
| Risa | 12/08/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for your help ..... |
Recent Answers from Rebecca
2012-03-10 help identifying my instrument:
Hi Connor, It looks like it might be an R13 from 1968, according to http://woodwind.org/clarinet/Equipment/HowOld/Buffet.html It appears to be well cared for in the pictures. As long as you can play
2012-03-03 Noblet clar:
Hi Sherman, I cannot imagine why he would not let you try the clarinet, that is a huge red flag. The only way to know what it is worth is to play it. Use a tuner and check the 12th to make sure they
2012-02-09 Selmer SPECIAL Clarinet:
Hi Mike, Mouthpieces do get "blown out" over time so it's possible that your daughter needed a new one. I prefer the Vandoren M15 to the B45, though. It's also possible that your daughter's clarinet
2012-02-08 Selmer SPECIAL Clarinet:
Hi Mike, Who told you to upgrade, and did they say why? Is your daughter planning to major in music in college? Is she taking private lessons? Please let me know the answers to the above questions
2012-01-10 Community Orchestra Audition:
Hi, The exposition from the first movement of Mozart is most commonly used at auditions, so that would be perfect. Add something contasting - maybe Stravinsky 3 Pieces. Excerpts could be from Beethoven
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