Klarinet Archive - Posting 000594.txt from 2004/07

From: X-MailScanner-raycraft@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] Can you offer guidance on Amati purchase ... (newbie)
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2004 01:50:27 -0400


> The solution already employed by local clarinetists is to play C
clarinets.
> They have spent about $2000 each on their instruments (I think Patricola
and
> Noblet) -- completely beyond my means.
>
> WWBW advertises Amati C clarinets for about $525, which I could manage ...
> but the Klarinet archives suggest that quality varies widely on these
> instruments. Apparently, a 'test drive' is the only reliable way to judge,
> and it's best to have several to try.

I would like to recommend Tom Ridenour's hard rubber C clarinet.
I purchased one last December direct from Tom and it is GREAT!
The intonation is very good and it sounds VERY much like a wooden
clarinet too. And the price is about half of a Noblet or Patricola.

I used it last fall to play Strauss, plus I play at church it every week.
It also makes a fairly decent substitute for oboe in community bands
and such, where oboes are not always available.

I love my C clarinet. :-)

Sue

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