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Author: BentoBandito09
Date: 2009-12-30 19:58
I have recently come across two high quality clarinets on is Rosewood the other is Re-inforced Grenadilla Wood.
The Grenadilla looks almost or more amazing than the Rosewood. Currently I'm leaning toward the Grenadilla but I'm still wondering if the Rosewood will have better sound.
(Check Hanson Clarinet Company or http://www.hansonclarinets.com/Hanson_Clarinet_Company._Making_Music_in_Great_Britain./Advanced.html
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2009-12-30 22:07
I have developed a concern with your obsession with the appearance of the horn. Yes, if you have the option between to wonderful clarinets that both play well for you (in tune, resistance, LOUD, soft, etc.) than chosing the "cooler" looking one is not a bad idea.
However, unless you are looking to turn the clarinet into a table lamp, I suggest you shift your priorities.
................Paul Aviles
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Author: BentoBandito09
Date: 2009-12-30 22:45
Thank you for your concern and yes I am getting a little carried away in the look but all of the clarinets I have looked at that I have turned down were turned down because many people said they sounded bad.
I mainly want a rosewood yes because it is pretty but more so by the fact that many say it has a nice tone to it.
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2009-12-30 23:01
Rosewood instruments can have a slightly "warmer" tone than a standard clarinet. but there are manufacturing issues which it difficult to make a good one, and they are quite expensive. Good luck to you, but keep an open mind.
Jeff
“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010
"A drummer is a musician's best friend."
Post Edited (2009-12-30 23:02)
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Author: pewd
Date: 2009-12-31 00:48
>because it is pretty
that is the wrong reason to purchase a clarinet
what does your private teacher think?
- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas
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Author: stevesklar
Date: 2009-12-31 10:43
you mentioned that "many say it has a nice tone to it."
could we ask who ?
students, music majors .. professionals ?
If you can, play test those instruments and bring yours along side them to play test them.
$1,000 to $1,1100 £ is alot of money too and there are alot of other brands out there with respectable clarinets in that range.
Don't be swayed by looks alone because they could "goldish-plate the keys and it could still play aweful. you want to get the best bang for you buck so don't get rushed into a decision.
If you can't playtest in ambiguity then bring someone that could play test it and give you a good idea of the quality and playing characteristics.
Good luck
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Stephen Sklar
My YouTube Channel of Clarinet Information
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2009-12-31 12:03
"what does your private teacher think?"
Buffet R13, maybe?
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
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Author: William
Date: 2009-12-31 14:40
LOL--A lot of listeners think my gold plated R13 sounds better than any of my other silver plated clarinets--especially under stage lighting. Going for appearance may not be all that wrong.
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2009-12-31 20:39
Funny thing about the gold. Yamaha actually put in writing that their Hamilton plated (gold/nickel alloy) CSG has a warmer sound than their Silver plated CSG. Someone on a recent post also had that experience with play testing but seemed to doubt believing it himself.
It's only a few extra microns of material over a key; it seems doubtful that any damping of the keys and resultant damping of the wood's vibration is even possible.........but in the spirit of the New Year I will leave the debate open.
The OTHER issue with rosewood is that the wood itself expands and contracts MORE than African Blackwood. I currently have a rosewood mouthpiece from Greg Smith that has played wonderfully and like a tank for the three years that I have been consistantly playing it. I have also had a Hammerschmidt Rosewood mouthpiece that cracked straight down the center of the table within a few months........you just never know with rosewood (so take extra care - oil, letting it warm to room temperature, drying after playing, etc.).
...................Paul Aviles
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Author: gigaday
Date: 2010-01-02 09:55
I know someone with a Hanson clarinet and their teacher was impressed with the build quality. They ship worldwide for free and offer 7 day trial. Why not talk to them.
Tony
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