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Author: Shade7x
Date: 2004-09-24 03:33
Hey guys, I was thinking of getting a new marching horn and a friend of mine told me to get an Amati. I've never heard of the brand before (which is why I was kind of skeptic at first) but I've gotten pretty good reviews on it and such...and on WW&BW the price is pretty good. What do you guys think? How good would it be for marching (a plastic one, of course)?
_Daniel
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Author: Katrina
Date: 2004-09-24 03:54
GBK has written extensively about his pro-level Full Boehm A clarinet from Amati. He seems to think it's a pretty darn good horn. Do a search on his initials and Amati and you may find it.
I suspect the Amatis are improving every day. You may also consider a used plastic horn from something like eBay or the like, if money is an issue. Make sure you have a good horn tech, though!
Katrina
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Author: GBK
Date: 2004-09-24 04:02
Fortunately there are a number of excellent plastic/composite/resonite clarinets which would be fine for your intended purpose.
The new Amati clarinets (from entry level through their top of the line) are excellent. They have certainly gotten their act together in the last 5 years. They represent an excellent value.
Also to be considered is the new Forté clarinet and Tom Ridenour's TR147 clarinet.
As for used clarinets, the Vito V40 would be an excellent choice.
As Katrina said, I (and others) have written extensively on Amati clarinets. A search will bring up a number of threads to read..GBK
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Author: BobD
Date: 2004-09-24 14:38
I own an Amati but wouldn't necessarily consider it for marching band purposes. Why would you?
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Author: kal
Date: 2004-09-24 17:04
No experience with Amati (of any level), but for marching, I'd go with a used Bundy. They always seemed louder and somehow "clearer" than Vitos, which were a bit stuffy-sounding. Of the two I have owned (Bundy "greencase" and Vito 7214), the ergonomics of the keywork on the Bundy was far superior. If a marching band is going to have clarinets at all, these three factors are of utmost importance.
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Author: Meri
Date: 2004-09-24 17:52
I tried them, I found the keywork pretty rough and fit my hands poorly, and the intonation really sharp, even after pulling out. I tried one which a student was renting, didn't like it at all. (Her parents quickly purchased outright a very nice Noblet)
Meri
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Author: martind
Date: 2004-09-25 05:01
Daniel,
I own an Amati Professional Clarinet, German fingering system, which
I purchased through WWBW at an excellent price. This is a quality
instrument and is well crafted. The key work, plating and wood quality
are excellent. This is not an instrument for marching band. Ebay has
numerous listings for your marching band needs....good luck.
Martin
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