Hi
I'm a beginner at clarinet, and bought a Lark clarinet 2nd hand. It was OK to see whether I was going to get a note, but my tutor says if I need to progress, I need something better (and I agree!).
Here is where I need the advice!!
One of his pupils has an old Boosey & Hawkes Emporer wooden clarinet for sale, which I believe is dated around 1975. It is in lovely condition (looks hardly used), but I am concerned about paying £250 for something that may need servicing. My other option is a good deal on a new Andino wooden clarinet, which retails for approx £900 down to just under £500. Alternatively, a new student resin Andino for £350. I'm wondering whether I really need wooden at the moment, or whether the best advice would be to go for the best I can afford. Would I be better going for student Buffet or Yamaha? I'm thinking if I upgrade in the future, I may get a better trade in.
Your thoughts would be much appreciated.
Many thanks
I'm a beginner at clarinet, and bought a Lark clarinet 2nd hand. It was OK to see whether I was going to get a note, but my tutor says if I need to progress, I need something better (and I agree!).
Here is where I need the advice!!
One of his pupils has an old Boosey & Hawkes Emporer wooden clarinet for sale, which I believe is dated around 1975. It is in lovely condition (looks hardly used), but I am concerned about paying £250 for something that may need servicing. My other option is a good deal on a new Andino wooden clarinet, which retails for approx £900 down to just under £500. Alternatively, a new student resin Andino for £350. I'm wondering whether I really need wooden at the moment, or whether the best advice would be to go for the best I can afford. Would I be better going for student Buffet or Yamaha? I'm thinking if I upgrade in the future, I may get a better trade in.
Your thoughts would be much appreciated.
Many thanks