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Author: Bob Phillips
Date: 2005-08-04 15:18
It seems well established from previous threads that the Amati 675 is NOW an excellent clarinet.
When did that change? How old an Amati can one risk buying without worrying about getting stuck with a pre-great model?
Bob Phillips
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2005-08-04 17:36
Try before you buy -- that's the bottom line. Some think that Communist-era Amatis were all lousy, but I've played a few good ones (saxes and clarinets) from then -- granted there were many really awful ones too. Chances are, if it's post-communist-era, a much higher percentage will be good.
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Author: joannew
Date: 2005-08-04 17:37
I would imagine that all 675's are great - this is a relatively new model. It's the older Amati Krazslice horns to be wary of, so I understand.
Although the 675 now offered on Amati's website has a one piece body, unlike some 675's floating around...
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Author: Merlin
Date: 2005-08-04 19:29
It'd be nice to hear if there's been any improvement in their low C basses...
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2005-08-04 22:54
Merlin,
Funny you should ask --- about 15 years ago I ordered an Amati low-C bass from WW&BW to try out. The bore looked like it had been reamed with a dull tool by a high school shop student. It played awful. After 5 minutes of tooting I boxed it back up and returned it -- for $60 in round-trip shipping. Worst-playing bass I ever tried.
Fast forward to about three years ago: Graham Golden of Graham's Music was sending around one of the newer Amati basses for people to try (not the very latest model, but the one just prior, I believe). I tried it, and although it had some "issues" I was generally pleased with it and reported on it right here on the BB. For the price, I thought it was a good buy. Orders of magnitude better than its predecessor. If I were in the market today I would certainly look at the Amati.
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Author: Kalakos
Date: 2005-08-04 22:58
Hi Folks:
I've been thinking about purchasing Amati's G clarinet in "Albert" system. Does anybody have any new information on their G clarinets? I know the topic came up in the past, but in light of the comments above, can someone help me with any information on quality, intonation, etc.? Any used ones for sale?
Thanks much.
John
Kalakos
Kalakos Music
http://www.TAdelphia.com
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Author: Merlin
Date: 2005-08-05 01:51
"Fast forward to about three years ago: Graham Golden of Graham's Music was sending around one of the newer Amati basses for people to try (not the very latest model, but the one just prior, I believe). I tried it, and although it had some "issues" I was generally pleased with it and reported on it right here on the BB. For the price, I thought it was a good buy. Orders of magnitude better than its predecessor. If I were in the market today I would certainly look at the Amati"
Interesting - I tried one last year and found it really tough to get the kind of "bloom" on the sound that I get with a 30+ year old Selmer low Eb.
I really didn't like the tiny key touchs for the extended range either.
I'm willing to try more of their stuff though. I have an oboe they made that's really nice.
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Author: javier garcia m
Date: 2005-08-05 13:25
Merlin, I didn't know Amati make (or made?) oboes also. do you know the year of manufacturing, type of oboe (full conservatory, automatic, semi-automatic)?
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Author: Merlin
Date: 2005-08-05 19:32
I believe the model on my oboe was a AOB 61. It's ring key, German system, with automatic octave, LH F, F reso, F roller, B-D link, Ab/Bb trill and a few other goodies I can't remember.
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