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Author: studioline
Date: 2003-07-29 23:01
Can anybody give me any advice on Rossi clarinets? I currently play on Buffet R13 Prestige with B4013 mouthpiece, but have become interested in buying a new pair of clarinets. I'm in the UK and it's very difficult to find a pair to actually try out, I thought perhaps some advice or opinions of the instruments would be of use.
Thankyou
Studioline
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Author: diz
Date: 2003-07-30 01:53
Why is it difficult to try them? Just ask your local music store to speak with their Buffet, Leblanc, whatever - dealer and get a pair or three in for you, that's what I did ... it wasn't a drama.
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Author: kenbear
Date: 2003-07-30 02:40
Not that simple, diz.
Rossis are made to order: Choose your bore type and timber and what you want in the way of keywork. Pay a deposit and then wait for your instrument/s to be built. They don't run them up[ on spec.
Interesting to visit the Rossi website.
StudioLine, there is a list of Rossi players there...
K
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Author: rbell96
Date: 2003-07-30 09:10
Studioline,
You say you are in the UK. Wood, Wind & Reed in Cambridge are a dealer for Rossi Clarinets:
Wood, Wind & Reed
106 Russell Street
Cambridge CB2 1HU
England
Phone (01223) 500442
Have you looked at John Myatts? I don't think they stock Rossi's but they have a good selection.
http://www.johnmyatt.co.uk
Have you thought of Peter Eaton clarinets? Or perhaps Howarth's in London, they stock not only there instruments but pairs of other manufacturers.
Give me a shout if you want anymore information.
Hope this helps,
Rob
Post Edited (2003-07-30 09:13)
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2003-07-30 11:41
sorry my english is not so good. what does it mean when you (and in that store's webiste) say "pair"?
thanks.
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Author: studioline
Date: 2003-07-30 11:46
"What does it mean by pair?"
That's quite simply when they are talking about a Bflat and A clarinet.
Are there any rossi players out there with more info?!!!
Studioline
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Author: CJB
Date: 2003-07-30 12:18
I think Howarth is also a Rossi agent in the UK. I was sat next to someone with a pair of Rossi's a couple of weeks ago, he was producing a wonderful sound with them. The one complaint he had was about the thumbrests which I think he said were wooden and shaped making it very uncomfy to play. He'd replaced them so I didn't see the problem.
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Author: kenabbott
Date: 2003-07-30 16:05
I have a Rossi Bb (french bore) and love it. It has a very sweet sound and the action is magnifcent.
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Author: studioline
Date: 2003-07-30 18:27
Kennabott-
Are you in the UK? How long have you had your Rossi? Why did you go for the french bore rather than American? What clarinets did you play on before? How is the projectiion- are they african blackwood or cocobolo?I have so many questions!! Sorry!
Studioline
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Author: studioline
Date: 2003-07-30 18:30
CJB,
thank you for you r message. Are you writing from the Uk and if so, is your colleague contactable- or would he be interested in giving me some info etc......I'd be most grateful. Thanks Studioline
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Author: ereveal
Date: 2003-07-30 19:39
I have had a set of Rossi's for two years. I love them and can't imagine using anything else. I got mine through Woodwind and Brasswind in the US and was able to try several sets before I selected mine (American bore, b-flat is blackwood, A is rosewood). I communicated directly with Luis as I was making up my mind and he is incredibly helpful. He has made a number of extra barrels for me and is always willling to be helpful. I would e-mail him directly (address is on the Rossi site) and ask him if there are any players near you who have them and might let you try them. They are also really good about working with clients when there are problems with custom ordered instruments. The main issue is figuring out which bore you want and then working with him on any other special requirements. Good luck! I think you would be really happy with them....
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Author: javier garcia m
Date: 2003-07-30 23:11
My A Clarinet is a French-bore in rosewood. Its serial number is F110 (F for French). Now Rossi's serials numbers are above 500, so mine is a relatively "antique" clarinet. There are improvements in actual horns.
My teacher put the pads on Rossi clarinets, so I have had the luck to taste a lot of them. There are very very good horns, evenness in all registers, easy to play in pitch, good sound projection, reliable and comfortable key action.
I don't know Peter Eaton clarinets, nor Howart, but Rossi are a very good choice for professional ones, if you have the money.
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Author: clarinetmama
Date: 2003-07-31 03:51
I have two Rossis, the first I bought from International Musical Suppliers in Chicago. It is grenadilla and is similar to an R-13.
The second one I bought directly through Mr. Rossi and had made to my specs. It is a Vienna bore (a larger bore) and is rosewood. It is more mellow sounding and because of the larger bore requires more air. I love them both.
If you have more you would like to know you may email me directly.
Jean
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