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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You can find a cheap clarient in a pawn shop.  I played sax and clarinet throughout grade school and in college.  I got my first instruments from a cheap pawn shop.  A clarinet is a pretty cheap instrument used.  The only instruments my school provided were things like drums or the Tuba because those can be pretty expensive to purchase.  A clarinet is actually one of the cheapest instruments you can get.

I wouldn't stress about getting a high end instrument, your daughter might be over music in a year.  But if she is still into it and your finances improve then purchase her a quality instrument.[/quote]

My concern with used, is if it needs tuning or the pads replaced, that can cost as much as the instrument.  [/quote]

Well if cost is that much of a problem you are just going to have to tell your child she cannot play, because playing in the band can be expensive overall.  What if you have to buy sheet music, plus reeds which will be a must and need to be replaced constantly, and yes the pads will wear out regardless, not to mention you'll have to buy a mouthpiece which can be pretty expensive as well.

Find her a cheaper activity to join.  [/quote]

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