Which 2nd hand clarinet

[melanie goodson]

I am looking to purchase a second hand clarinet for my 8 ear oldand placed
an ad in the local paper. 2 replys so far 1 for an Evette brand clarinet
and 1 for a Sapphire brand . As I know nothing about Clarinet makes could
anyone advise what I should be looking for and if either of above constitute
a good brand
Many thanks.

[Dee D. Hays]

melanie goodson <melanie...@marlefield.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in
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The Evette is an older model made by Buffet, one of the well-reputed
clarinet makers. Buffet makes a complete line of instruments from beginner
through the highest grades of professional instruments. The Evette model
is an intermediate grade instrument equivalent to the current E-11. If in
good condition, it would be a fine instrument. Even if you have to get
corks and pads replaced it would be worth it.

Sapphire???? never heard of it. Personally, I'd stay away from it

Dee Hays
Canton, SD

[Robert and Jennifer Wilson]

I would echo what Dee has to say, except recommending you find out what
shape it is in and check the cost of bringing it up to top playing
condition. Check the Woodwind and Brasswind http://wwandbw.com (I think) and
see what their price for a new instrument is. Often used prices can exceed
the Woodind's new prices when you figure repairs. Also (if you buy used)
plan on buying a new mouthpiece. The Yamaha or Buffet student make good
first mouthpieces, or for someone who has played for a year or two, I like
the Vandoren 5RV; if you buy an instrument from the Woodwind they will give
you an additional discount off of their already excellent prices.

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[Stephen Howard]

On Thu, 21 Oct 1999 21:30:56 +0100, "melanie goodson"
<melanie...@marlefield.freeserve.co.uk> wrote:

> I am looking to purchase a second hand clarinet for my 8 ear oldand placed
>an ad in the local paper. 2 replys so far 1 for an Evette brand clarinet
>and 1 for a Sapphire brand . As I know nothing about Clarinet makes could
>anyone advise what I should be looking for and if either of above constitute
>a good brand
>Many thanks.
>
>

I see that you're in the UK, so the most common brands available
secondhand are likey to be the Evette, the Boosey & Hawkes Regent, the
Yamaha range and the Buffet B12.

All are competent student instruments and will be fine - providing you
get one in good condition and at the right price.

Ignore the Sapphire, please!

Other makes to avoid include Earlham, Lark, Hsinghai and Corton

Regards,

Stephen Howard - Woodwind repairs & period restorations
Emails to: shwoodwind{who is at}bigfoot dot com