Klarinet Archive - Posting 000736.txt from 2003/09

From: EClarinet@-----.com
Subj: [kl] Re: A Clarinet Suggestions
Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2003 11:03:13 -0400

In a message dated 9/25/03 3:18:37 PM EST, Tom H writes:

<<<< I am in need of some suggestions on purchasing a used A clarinet. I had a
Buffet RC A clarinet that I purchased new about a year ago, but sold it when
it appeared that I would not have a need for it any more. Well, now I have a
need for one, but can't afford a new one again.

I only have a budget of about $1000......I currently play a Buffet Bb
Festival clarinet and the logical choice would be to purchase a Buffet to try and
match the brand. Can anyone give me some opinions on mixing brands? Thanks for
any and all comments.>>>>

I think mixing brands is perfectly ok, especially since you don't play both
Bb & A on a daily basis, like someone with a full-time orchestra gig. I know
we've all been told to have the same brand for both these instruments, but it
seems that you, like me, only occasionally play the A. The difference in how
the horns blow I attribute to the different sizes of the instruments, not the
brands.

I have a Leblanc Concerto Bb and a Buffet R13A, and have no problem at all
playing them together, like in the Brahms Serenade my chamber group is working
on right now. This piece has A, Bb, and C clarinet parts. I mention the C
because I have a suggestion for an A clarinet in your budget, and it would be to
get a Tom Ridenour Arioso A clarinet.....my C clarinet is an Arioso, and I
payed around what you mentioned your budget is, and I am very happy with the
instrument. Peter Stoll on this list can also tell you about these horns.
Here's a link for Ridenour Clarinet Products <A
HREF="http://www.ridenourclarinetproducts.com/">Ridenour Clarinet Products - Welcome to our H...</A>

Elise Curran
Orlando

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