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Author: osalsa
Date: 2008-08-01 03:48
Hello! I'm new to the forum, although have intermittently lurked for a couple of years. I'm a jazz saxophonist recently returning to clarinet, and am quite interested in the Ridenour instruments. There is much written in the forum on the model 576 Custom, but I see little on the 146. I recently had an illuminating telephone conversation with Mr. Ridenour during which he mentioned some of the differences between the two: an ABS body on the 146, and a somewhat higher pitch on the higher notes on it as well. He explained that the player with an embouchure optimized for the saxophone will likely find this model more suited to his or her taste.
I am curious to know of the experience of other players who have played this Bb clarinet, or even those who have played both models.
Cheers, Jim
Fayetteville, Arkansas
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Author: FDF
Date: 2008-08-01 23:39
I purchased a R147 last year from Tom. I wanted a hard rubber clarinet to play for many outdoor concerts and parades, and to help preserve my Selmer CT. From my experience, Tom is very personable, charming, and honest. My Ridenour clarinet has been just what I wanted.
I have had no experience with the clarinet you are considering.
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Author: Claire Annette
Date: 2008-08-02 00:15
I just got through wrestling...er...playing on a T147 I got off of EBay. (I know, I know!)
While my R13 is in the clarinet hospital for a complete and long-overdue overhaul, I'm playing on this T147 that looks like it's never been touched. So, while I'm pleased to have a new horn to play on in the interim (and hopefully a horn that will serve me well at outdoor performances) it's going to take a lot of time and softer reeds to convince me that this is a really great horn.
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