How long should a clarinet last?
A clarinet will last as long as you let it. Just take good care of it and it should last for a long time. Wood clarinets last longer if you only play them indoors. Taking it outside might dry it out and make it crack. Something you might try is takin...
Wooden clarinets: respectable brands?
* Buffet R13 (hands down favorite of most serious classical players) * Selmer Paris (very popular with jazz players who also play sax) * Leblanc Paris (my personal favorite but I really play big clarinets) You can't go wrong with a Buffet R13 or a Se...
What is your opinion on "Kohlert" clarinets?
Since it's a marching clarinet, it's going to get beaten up more than any clarinet ever should. Kohlerts are at least okay for a student model/marching clarinet. It's not as reliable as a Yamaha or Selmer student horn, but for 180 dollars, you made t...