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Band Instrument Purchase Information/Details WARNING! NOT ALL INSTRUMENT BRANDS ARE GOOD! PLEASE READ CAREFULLY! Please remember: • You actually do get what you pay for. • Inexpensive instruments are available but will not play well and are often not repairable. • STICK TO THE LIST BELOW!!! • GOOD WEBSITE: www.wwbw.com • All personal choice instruments listed below are available in Guangzhou and Hong Kong C Flutes Brand Names: Yamaha, Gemeinhardt: When purchasing a Yamaha flute, be sure to get a series 300 or higher (the 200 series is a beginning model). A personal choice is the YFL 481H (available locally). Choose flutes with a high proportion of silver, particularly in the head joint for the best quality of sound. Some “Step-Up” models come with a low B foot. AISG purchases the Gemeinhardt 2SP as a beginning instrument. B Flat Soprano Clarinet Brand Names: Yamaha, Selmer, Noblet or Buffet Details: I do not recommend a plastic or resonite clarinet; the tone is inferior. A personal choice is the Yamaha YCL 450 (available locally). Wooden clarinets have a beautiful tone. Sometimes a wooden clarinet will crack if not taken care of properly, but if the crack is serious, it can be repaired. A mouthpiece is supplied but it is suggested that students purchase a B45 mouthpiece when purchasing a new instrument. For this climate, look for the Buffet “Green Line” clarinets. AISG purchases either the Selmer CL200 or the Yamaha YCL250 plastic clarinet. E Flat Alto Saxophone or B Flat Tenor Saxophone Brand Names: Yamaha, Boosey and Hawkes, or Selmer: A personal choice is the YAS 475 (for Alto or Tenor). An inferior mouthpiece is supplied, but a Selmer C* (called, C Star) is recommended, as is an upgraded ligature. DO NOT BUY OFF BRAND SAXOPHONES. AISG purchases Alto Saxophone Yamaha YAS 23 and the Yamaha Tenor Saxophone YTS 23. B Flat Trumpet Brand Names: Yamaha or Bach: AISG purchases the Yamaha YTR2335M. The Yamaha YTR2335M has the 3rd valve tuning slide ring and also the 1st valve tuning slide thumb saddle, which is a good investment. A personal choice is the YTR 4335 . Either lacquer (Brass color) or silver finish is acceptable. Bach brass instruments are also excellent (model 180 ML bore). (French) Horn – Double and Single Brand Names: Yamaha, Holton Farkas or Conn: AISG buys the Yamaha Double F/B Flat Horn YHR667. If you decide to buy a French Horn please only buy the recommended model and it must be a “Double” horn (has both f and Bb sides- the music store will understand this). A personal choice is the YHR 567 or YHR 667V . Yamaha and Holton also have a horn with a detachable bell that is easier to travel with on planes, as it fits in the overhead storage. B Flat Tenor Trombone Brand Names: Yamaha, Bach or Conn Details: AISG purchases the Yamaha YCL 356. This instrument does have a “Thumb Trigger F-Attachment”. If a student wishes to purchase an instrument they should buy it with an “F-attachment”. A personal choice is the YSL 620, YSL 640 or YSL 356 . Either lacquer (Brass color) or silver finish is acceptable. A “rose brass” bell is also recommended if buying a step-up trombone for a serious player. Baritones, Euphoniums and Tubas – I recommend a Euphonium, not baritone horn, for our kids. The Yamaha YEP-321 four-valve euphonium in silver plate is the best intermediate horn on the market. For tuba information, see me.