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Author: JamesE
Date: 2004-05-12 19:54
Last post on the old thread was May 6th.
In a recent message, Tom told me that they expect to have a low C bass clarinet out in June. He did not indicate a price.
I added a request on the bass clarinet bulletin board to see if anyone in Texas could give a report, but no takers yet. It would be nice to have an independant report. Dallas it a little far for me to travel. Anyone try one yet?
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2004-05-12 20:18
Here's an unsolicited speculation: Ridenour's low-Eb bass clarinet is currently sold by Brook Mays for a about $1100 US. Having personally fabricated (from scraps and junk parts) a low-C extension for my own bass clarinet, I can tell you that adding a proper, working extension to his existing instrument should not cost more than $500 unless I'm way off base. So, are you (like me) salivating at the prospect of a decent, double-register-vent low-C bass clarinet for around $1600? <sounds of drooling.....>
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Author: Robert Small
Date: 2004-05-12 20:34
Yeah, I'm drooling too. If these instruments really pan out I'm going to have to have one. Probably the low Eb bass since I currently own a low C Selmer.
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Author: jack
Date: 2004-05-13 01:56
Robert, out of curiosity, why you want a student model plastic bass clarinet if you already have a professional model (I assume) Selmer bass clarinet?
Jack
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Author: Bob A
Date: 2004-05-13 03:09
Gee Whiz Jack, I'd guess Roberts reason would be for "marching in the rain with the band." Except the bell fills up!
Bob A
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Author: Robert Small
Date: 2004-05-13 04:29
My low C Selmer is a great horn but I got so much money in it that I don't like to take it out of the house. A decent playing inexpensive bass would be better for big band gigs (I play bari sax in a couple of bands), setting in with other bands, jam sessions, etc. I try to stay away from marching bands.
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Author: Igloo Bob
Date: 2004-05-14 00:12
I'll be in Texas this summer, and planned on dropping by Brook Mays anyway at one point, since I have relatives in Dallas. I'm not sure whether or not I'll buy one, I suppose it depends on how good my trial of the instrument goes, but regardless of whether I buy it or not, I'll be sure to let you guys know how it sounds.
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