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 Re: How should we compare the Ridenour Bass?
Author: Reed 
Date:   2004-06-26 22:22

I live and play in Dallas, TX. On Friday, 25 Jun 2004, I test played both Eb and low C bass clarinets in Tom Ridenour's office/studio at Brook-Mays pro shop in Dallas. The low C bass was the final prototype for production. Ridenour told me that he expects the first shipment of production low C horns to arrive in late July in Dallas.

The low Eb horn has a swedge neck and single register key similar to the Leblanc 325. It is definitely a student model instrument: some not in tune notes - middle line Bb for example - and more chuffiness that I get from my old Leblanc. The keys are nickel plated.

The low C instrument seems to have the mechanical design of the better Yamaha basses. But, this instrument is a magnitude, at least, above the low Eb. The low C prototype played nearly effortlessly. The split/dual register mechanism is simple and weighted (ergonomically) very even with all the other keys on the horn. Ridenour told me that he has worked hard to make sure that this instrument plays in tune throughout the 3 registers. And, while I am not a pro player, I will say that I had no trouble playing and hearing a well made horn - with little or no emboucher adjustments. The keys are silver plated.

I told Ridenour that I will purchase a low C from the first lot when they arrive in Texas. The prototype did not have a serial number or logo on the key sections. If the production horns are as good as the prototype, this instrument is going to be strong competition in the pro market.
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