Where can I buy an Eb clarinet?

Question: Where can I buy an Eb clarinet!?

I play the Bb clarinet, and am now looking to play Eb!. I know that you can purchase them online, however I would rather test out the one I would like to purchase!. Are there any music stores that sell them in the United States!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Do no do this without professional advice - have a teacher or professional clarinetist help you!. Most online music stores, like Woodwind/Brasswind, will send you one or more instruments to try!. They take your credit card number, and if you do NOT return it in perfect shape after the trial period ( a week or so) then they DO charge your card!. You responsible for paying for shipping, insurance!. I often do this FOR my flute students, since my pwn professional insurance allows me to waive the STORE'S insurance fee, making shipping FAR less costly!. Otherwise, we have paid $75 to send good flute back and forth!

Another way is to try instruments at a convention - either a Music Teacher's convention (state or national) or a professional clarinet convention!. Again, ask a pro!. Good luck with your search!. I do not think that I have to tell you to AVOID EBAY unless you are an expert - and if you were, you wold not be asking here!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

Why not just use an alto sax!?

It's already in Eb and should be easy to learn if you play clarinet!. It's resale value will be much higher, since there is little demand for Eb clarinets!. Www@QuestionHome@Com

most of them do!.!.!.if they don't they should be able to get one in to try outWww@QuestionHome@Com