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Author: winders
Date: 2009-09-15 15:30
I've found in this forum, there are many intermediate clarinets, like Buffet E-11, Ridenour 576BC, Yamaha 450 & 650, Leblanc Bliss 210 (Wood), and many others.
But in here I wanna ask about only 3 brands:
1. Ridenour 576BC
2. Yamaha 450 & 650
3. Leblanc Bliss 210
Which from that clarinet that will winning the 'war'?
From its intonation, sound, flexibility, tonal, etc. in general condition.
I know Ridenour 576BC isn't wooden clarinet, but it has almost same quality with another clarinets.
How about that 3 brands?
Thank you
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Author: feadog79
Date: 2009-09-15 21:39
From my perspective (shared by others on this board), the Ridenour 576BC is a professional quality instrument, not "intermediate." It's in the price range of intermediate instruments, however.
It isn't wood, but I wouldn't consider it's quality "almost the same" as wood. I would characterize it as being "different" from wood.
On your list, I can only comment on how it stacks up against the Yamaha 450. To me, the Ridenour wins in all of the categories you have mentioned (intonation, tone quality, etc).
Good luck in your search for an instrument!
JW
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Author: justme
Date: 2009-09-16 00:01
I agree with JW, the 576bc is a pro model, not an intermediate one...
As far as intonation, playability,etc; ( especially in the higher registers and over the break) the 576bc wins in that regard according to many.
Another thing not mentioned is consistency.
Being a well designed rubber clarinet it will be more consistent than wood and won't crack as a bonus.
Feel of the instrument, etc; That's up to the person playing the instrument.
Just Me
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CLARINET, n.
An instrument of torture operated by a person with cotton in his ears. There are two instruments that are worse than a clarinet -- two clarinets
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2009-09-16 00:12
Ditto for me on the Ridenour. It's a great instrument, and certainly better quality than "intermediate."
On a side note, the reason I often tell people to look at the 576 when they are shopping for a "step-up" instrument, is that the Ridenour is in the same price range as an intermediate, but plays like a pro horn.
Jeff
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