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Originally Posted by JRFIII  ...
I guess part of my frustration came through in that I would like to be fully authentic, but that takes quite an investment and some time. In the meantime, when when someone is trying to acquire and become part of such a community one runs into all sorts of people that can make it very frustrating by taking a very snobbish view towards new members. Perhaps these individuals were independently wealthy and could acquire everything they needed right from the get go... |
I share your frustration.
I am on a limited income so I really cannot afford any instrument that costs more than $200-$300.
And I can only afford *1* instrument, so I have to sell one to get another.
On my come-back 6 years ago after a 30-year hiatus I started with a beat-up Getzen 300 that was falling apart.
Moved up to a good-condition Conn Director 14B.
Tried some student-level Bachs and Yamahas.
Then I traded up from a Conn Director 14B to a 1970 Conn Victor 22A that some middle school students had greatly abused.
Now I have a 1962 Conn 5A cornet that I got at a very good Buy It Now price of only $165 plus $16 shipping.
Each step of the way I have up-graded to a better instrument, and each step of the way I have heard my tone *dramatically* improve because I was using a better-quality instrument.
But I have now reached the limits of what my budget can afford.
The tone I want is out there if I had $500 to spend on a better-quality instrument, like an Olds Super or a Conn Connstellation,
but I simply cannot afford to spend that kind of money on my limited income.
So I see people posting their lists of instruments, with some individuals boasting that they have *several* Martin Committees, when I cannot even afford *one* Olds Super or Conn Connstellation.
It *is* frustrating.
But I just have to keep reminding myself to be grateful to God for the Conn 5A that God *has* provided for me.
Because it sure beats the Conn Director 14B that I had a couple of years ago.
So I share your frustration.
Oy... I hope I don't sound like Bill "I feel your pain" Clinton
- Morris, owner of a beat-up 1996 Toyota Tercel, but I drive by some pedestrians who don't have a car at all, so I am grateful