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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2004-01-20 18:54
Just wondering what are out there? I was searching the boards and realized that all the custom clarinet makers that I can think of and saw (Rossi, Eaton, Hanson, Ripamonti, Fox, Patricola, etc.) are all foreign to me. The only clarinet maker in the US I can think of is Chadash. Any others?
Just curious.
US Army Japan Band
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Author: javier garcia m
Date: 2004-01-20 20:37
AFAIK, only Chadash make high level clarinets (besides big makers as Leblanc or Selmer in USA). But there are a lot of makers of entry level horns in the American market, as Armstrong, Artley, Blessing, Winston, etc.
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2004-01-20 21:32
Daniel Dietch in San Francisco makes early clarinets and chalumeaux. http://www.danieldeitch.com/
He's mainly a bassoonist. At least as of about five years ago, his clarinets and chalumeaux were works in progress. However, he's a very nice and serious fellow and worth getting in touch with if you're interested.
Best regards.
Ken Shaw
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Author: RM
Date: 2004-01-20 21:41
It is too bad that the US doesnt have a major maker. Chadash is the only one making top quality intruments, and they are EXTREMELY expensive. I have tried some and thought they were good instruments, but not worth the price; they arent that good.
Ridenour and Steven Fox also make instruments which are spoken highly of. Who knows, maybe the Europeans know something the Americans dont...
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Author: Ed
Date: 2004-01-20 23:18
I think that last I checked, Guy's clarinets were not that much more than some of the high end Buffets. I think they are also comparable to other custom makers. In addition, Guy told me that he would give free lifetime service, additional barrels (within reason) and also service a set of backup horns for you. All in all, a great deal. I suppose when you look at what bassonists or flutists (to say nothing of string players) pay for instruments we are just plain spoiled!
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Author: ChrisC
Date: 2004-01-21 00:00
Hmmmm...I was looking through a guitar/mandolin/banjo catalog today and thinking those guys are the ones who are spoiled. You would never see such prices or selection in a woodwind catalog.
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Author: Sylvain
Date: 2004-01-21 13:54
The market is already quite saturated as it is. I don't know how one can survive in this business...
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Sylvain Bouix <sbouix@gmail.com>
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Author: Ralph Katz
Date: 2004-01-21 15:31
Stephen Fox in the Toronto area makes custom clarinets. I bought a C instrument from him in 1999 and am very happy with it. He is a sponsor of this board. Check out his website at:
http://www.sfoxclarinets.com/
With NAFTA there is no duty to bring his instruments into the US. Returning US Citizens can stop at a Duty Free Store (on the Canadian side) for a refund of GST (the equivalent of US Sales Tax.)
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Author: D Dow
Date: 2004-01-21 15:55
I hasten to add, the Selmer USA and Leblanc USA made wooden instruments are certainly not the high end models...I believe Selmer USA and Leblanc USA are wooden intermediate models...Selmer France and Leblanc France are entrusted with production of the Pro model instruments.
David Dow
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Author: JMcAulay
Date: 2004-01-21 16:06
Leblanc makes wood instruments in Kenosha? Didn't know that.
Regards,
John
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Author: donald
Date: 2004-01-21 19:16
US craftsmen ("crafts-people"?) have spent the last 50 years learning how to take the R13 as the "blank/body", and customise it into a special instrument.... rather than building a new instrument completely from scratch.
me in a mad rush- hope that makes sense.
donald
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Author: D Dow
Date: 2004-01-21 19:41
Not sure if that counts for designing a clarinet.....
David Dow
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Author: BobD
Date: 2004-01-22 14:04
Didn't know the Pete Fountain wood was made in Kenosha....is there an echo in here?
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Author: Ed
Date: 2004-01-22 16:40
I sometimes wonder about what Donald says. I have known many players who are die hard Buffet people, insisting that they are the only instrument to play. They spend days trying instruments and then spend hundreds of dollars to have it adjusted, customized, undercut, repadded, then find new barrels, bells, etc. I sometimes wonder if there is a better way?
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Author: donald
Date: 2004-01-22 18:37
i didn't mean to suggest that this was the "better alternative" to making and designing a custom clarinet, merely that this was what had happened as far as i could tell
in fact, if you think about it- the Selmer 10G (despite being Selmers copy of a Moenigised R13) is really a "US custom designed clarinet" even if it was built in France...
donald
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Author: Rev. Avery
Date: 2004-01-23 11:51
Actually I'm not sure about this, but I'm thinking Tom Ridenour's TR-147 might be made in USA?? Mine should arrive Monday. I can't wait
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Author: D Dow
Date: 2004-01-23 13:00
Modifying the bore of a clarinet I feel does not count designing a clarinet....a Moennig barrel is not a new clarinet...it just changes the intonation.
David Dow
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Author: donald
Date: 2004-01-23 20:08
no, i never suggested it DID
"rather than" indicates that i meant this was an alternative approach. Actually, Moennig did a lot more than just add barrels, and he didn't do the same thing to every clarinet.
This is not my own theory- but one i am repeating from various sources over the years (Richie Hawley being the only name i could precisely quote).
Yes Rev- the Ridenour is made in US.
donald
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Author: Rev. Avery
Date: 2004-01-23 20:33
Thanks Donald. I was thinking it was the Ridenour was made in the USA but couldn't remember seeing that stated anywhere.
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