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Author: SantiandCo
Date: 2010-04-15 05:01
I have been playing clarinet for 3 years now. And I have finally reached the point where my private teacher and I believe I'm ready to step-up into a more advanced calrinet suited for my new knowledge and skill as a clarinetist. I'm 14 and a freshman in highschool, so I'm not a professional of any sort. Like many private teachers he suggested I buy the buffet E-11. But he left me the choice of ultimately choosing the clarinet I wanted for a reasonable price, simply because he's not an expert in all the different types of clarinets there are in the world. So I decided to do my reasearch. My top 3 choices were the Buffet E-11, Leblanc Bliss, and Ridenour Lyrique 576 BC. I've decided I prefer the Ridenour clarinet. But to secure my opinion about it I'd like to what anyone thinks of these 3 clarinets, and which one is best in quality, tone, sound etc. I'd also like to know how the Lyrique 576-BC stands against the Buffet R-13 (not that I'm planning on buying the R-13, its $1000 to much for my parents). I've read many posts and praises for the Lyrique clarinet, but I'd like to know how it stands specifically against the other 3 clarinets (E-11, R-13, and the Leblanc Bliss).
Post Edited (2010-04-15 05:09)
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Author: crsbryan
Date: 2010-04-15 13:57
The E-11 has been replaced by the E-11 France, and is not the same instrument. I have not played one, so can not give an opinion of the E-11 France. Of the instruments you mentioned, I have played an E-11, and R-13.
I have seen a lot of praise for the Lyrique, and it is regarded as a professional instrument. It is also more versatile than a wood instrument, and will be safe for outdoor use in hot or cold weather. I would not recommend one for marching band, if that is a possibility, buy or borrow a plastic horn. There are few tears shed over a dropped plastic Bundy.
While the Lyrique is a professional level instrument, the other two are intermediate or step-up instruments. While they are fine instruments, you will want to upgrade them if you go on to college or professional music.
If I were looking for a new instrument, for the price range of these three, I would purchase the Lyrique. This is my opinion.
If I wanted the best instrument possible for this price, I would look at used instruments. They have a big price advantage, have already been played, broken in, and seasoned, and as such are not likely to change the way a new instrument is. A used instrument will retain its value better. This opens a large array of possibilities, as there are many fine professional Buffet, Selmer, LeBlanc, and other professional instruments that can be found in your price range.
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Author: William
Date: 2010-04-15 15:17
Pick the clarinet that plays best for you--not the brand name nor necessarily, the cheapest-- then go into your practice room and learn how to play it. Often, a used clarinet will be the best choice especially if it has not already cracked--chances are best that it will not in the future and it may present a more quality (pro level instrument) at an affordable price. But it is most important to pick the clarinet for how it plays as opposed to who made it, how it looks, used/new or how much it costs. And then there is the mouthpiece...........for lots of us, the search for equipement never ends.
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Author: clarinetguy ★2017
Date: 2010-04-16 00:49
I've never tried the Lyrique or E-11, but I had a chance a couple weeks ago to try an all-wood Bliss. I play on an old R-13, but I was quite impressed by the Bliss. One interesting thing I noticed--it's a very lightweight horn. It is definitely worth some serious consideration.
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