advice on intermediate / professional clarinet

ian103

hi looking to buy an upgrade clarinet to my old boosey and hawkes regent. any advice / recommendations for / against

yamaha 650s
buffet e13
uedel 888
hanson t5

i can get reviews on yamaha / buffet and they seem to come well recommended, the other 2 are other alternatives but looking for a bit of feedback

FlacosFloozie

I have a buffet R13 and its a lovely instrument. It seemed to be the most popular make for upgrades when I was learning. Yamaha were reasonable and I'm afraid I have no experience of the other two.

googler

Speak to some professional players and ask what they use and why. Ask your music teacher. etc etc

ian103

i was recommended a yamaha or buffet but also suggetsed uedel / hanson. both seem to offer better value for money but i can't any reviews for them

twinkle48_2

I would recommend you visit a shop to try them out, my daughters teacher told her she should get a buffet but when she tried them out she much prefered the sound and feel of the yamaha.

ian103

yes thats what I plan to do, I can try all but the Hanson unless I drive upto north yorshire, their prices look very good (almost too good) but not available locally. I was just trying to find a reveiw on them to see if they were worth serious consideration