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Clarinettists, help!

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Broken11Girl · 18/10/2017 04:14

I have the urge to buy a clarinet, did grade 5 21 years ago as a teen. I do not have a lot of money. Could maybe get a loan, would rather not. Is there any point getting a

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highinthesky · 18/10/2017 04:40

Honestly? Get yourself on Gumtree and find a bargain for the time being. It might not be perfect but will get you started whilst you save up for the clarinet of your dreams.

Broken11Girl · 18/10/2017 04:49

Thanks. I'm iffy about a second hand one...a stranger basically bit and spit in it

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highinthesky · 18/10/2017 05:05

I can understand that, from memory they are very drool-y instruments

FloatingCamel · 18/10/2017 05:07

You can get a new mouthpiece if you’re that bothered but they do wash. 2 reed to start with maybe?

Broken11Girl · 18/10/2017 20:11

Exactly, so drool-y!
A new mouthpiece is a really good suggestion, thanks - would improve either a cheap new clarinet or second-hand one.

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Broken11Girl · 25/10/2017 18:26

I ordered a clarinet

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