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Author: Rev. Avery
Date: 2004-01-29 13:01
I'll get the hang of this posting thing eventually. Didn't mean to break the rules. I was just thinking his words said it better than mine.
In essence, Tom said:
In his experience in developing both wood and rubber clarinets that the hard rubber one always came out sounding better with "a
darker sound, more vibrant and responsive, more even with rounder,
fuller high tones and more stability in pitch, color and shape in
dynamic changes." He said that "it's made from pure, natural, unalloyed hard rubber." He also said that he knows of 8 professiona clarinetist that have bought his TR-147 and and that three of them then sold there R-13 buffets.
I hope I did this one correctly
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Author: William
Date: 2004-01-29 14:25
"He also said that he knows of 8 professiona clarinetist that have bought his TR-147 and and that three of them then sold there R-13 buffets."
Good o'l TR.....he used to be just as adament about his new line of LeBlanc Opus and Concerto clarinets when still with LeBlanc in Kenosha and he convinced a great number of prominent Buffet clarinetists to switch to the Leblancs. He actually kept "on display" in his office, a Buffet R13--sent to him by a very well known professional clarinetist--as an example of how badly those instruments played (and it did). Like, "Here, play this...now try a Concerto........" and so on. A great guy and very knowlegable acoustician, but nevertheless, always the super salesperson.
BTW, that "well known" clarinetist still plays and produces CDs on his Concerto clarinet.
(Disclaimer--I also play Concertos, but have not auditioned the TR 147. However, I intend to ASAP)
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Author: Ed
Date: 2004-01-29 15:31
While I suppose of course, Tom may be a bit of a salesman, he would have to be in his job. I do not know him personally, but have heard him lecture and have some of his publications and have read other articles and the like that he has written. Someone who I know (and whose opinions I trust) whose used to have dealings with Tom put it in good perspective. He told me- that Tom researches and analyzes things thoroughly and when he comes to a conclusion, it has been well reasoned and therefore he is very passionate about his belief.
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Author: William
Date: 2004-01-29 20:59
I have had the opportunity to meet and work with Tom. He helped me select my Leblanc Concertos' and then spent a considerable amount of time tweeking them (for free) to correct the minor problems that most new clarinets have. He is all that Ed reports--and more!! It's just that, for me, he seems to be rather "opportunistic" in his endorsements--which, for a good salesperson, I agree is a definate plus. Just leaves a cautionary question mark in my mind as to absolute credability. Never the less, Tom Ridenour is a knowledgable, top-notch person and certainly knows what he is talking about. And, he is an excellant (double lip) clarinetist, no matter if he is playing his original Buffets, his LeBlanc Opus, his Selmer sig or his new TR 147. Personally, I have nothing but respect for him and wish him well regardless of which new clarinet he happens to be pushing.
(he also designs mouthpieces)
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Author: Rev. Avery
Date: 2004-01-30 13:42
One of the things I really appreciate about Tom is that everything he's said about his products has been proven true to me.
His ATG Reed System is just short of miraculous.
His acrylic dupont mpc is incredible. I played with it Sunday in church for the first time and I had unsolicited comments on how great I sounded. That was the first time that happened. One of the persons new it was because of the new mpc he saw me playing with without me having to say anything about the mpc.
Plus, I love the TR-147. It is everything Tom said it is. My clarinet tech said my Noblet Artist is a great sounding clarinet. He said the wood (except for a few exceptions) is as good as any professional models coming out now. The grain is very tight, barely noticable, and straight. He said the bore was very smooth. In short, he was very impressed with it.
I did a side-by-side test with my middle son and oldest daughter listening. They both said the 147 sounded much better. My son said it sounded "wicked awesome" (It's a New England phrase, for some reason). He was noticably impressed by how much better it sounded and how beautiful it sounds from top to bottom.
The action is tight; the sound is consistant; it's easy blowing. It's just great
I'll shut up now about all of this. I guess like Tom (as was stated about him in a previous post) when once I'm convinced I become somewhat pationate.
But, I stand behind Tom and his products and highly recommend them and him.
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Author: LeOpus1190s
Date: 2004-01-31 07:47
William -
I could be confused.. but weren't you the one who bought wurlitizers and was making the "switch". What happened with that? I'm just curious.
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