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Author: Robert Small
Date: 2008-01-21 23:25
It's called the "virtuoso" and Patricola claims it has more power than its' predeccessor. Has anyone around here played this horn yet? It is available in full or 3/4 Boehm keywork (also 17/6) and is attractively priced. I saw a 17/6 advertised for around $2,200. I own a Patricola eefer which is a fine horn. If the virtuoso Bb model played as well as the eefer I'd consider getting one. Probably in 3/4 Boehm.
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Author: Iceland clarinet
Date: 2008-01-21 23:45
I think this model has been available for more than 2 maybe 3 years so I would not call it a new model.
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2008-01-22 21:44
They sure don't tell you much about the instruments on their site. Are they all basically the same design acoustically, with the main differences between models being the key configuration?
Jeff
“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010
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Author: Robert Small
Date: 2008-01-23 01:59
They should give a little more info in their catalogue and website. Specs for the bore size would be nice. And the pics of the full boehm and 3/4 boehm models show a forked Bb/Eb mechanism but it's not included in the description.
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Author: Wes
Date: 2008-01-23 02:35
Yes, I tried the rosewood and grenadilla wood Patricola models at the NAMM show last weekend in Anaheim. They both appeared to be very fine clarinets. If I were in the market for a new clarinet, I would seriously consider them. Good luck!
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Author: Robert Small
Date: 2008-01-24 17:02
I read another report from someone who had tried the Patricola at the NAMM show and he was also favorably impressed, rating the Patricola even with the Buffet and ahead of the Selmer Priviledge. For a long time the Patricola Bb models had a so-so reputation (not as good as their eefers). They were considered (by the people I had talked to) quirky with uneven timbre and response of certain notes. So maybe the Virtuoso model actually is an improvement over the previous models. If it is then it's something I'll consider checking out at some point.
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