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Chinese "A" Clarinet.

Author: ttay1122
Date: 2012-03-24 03:28

I notice that Barrington, Allora, Wisemann, Vento, A clarinets all have what appears to be the exact same keywork. Specifically the "jump" trill keys. The only difference is maybe the cases they come in. They all appear to be hard rubber. I notice the keywork is also similar to that of Ridenour clarinets, with the exception of the register key that is. Does anyone know if these are all coming from the same factory or not? I'm looking into getting an A but do not have the resources or the motive to match my Bb. Maybe later but right now I'm looking into possibly a Ridenour, and use that for the time being until I have the resources or the need for a matched set.

Thanks in advance.

Taylor.

Post Edited (2012-03-24 03:43)

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Re: Chinese "A" Clarinet.

Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2012-03-24 20:32

Don't walk away. RUN!

http://test.woodwind.org/oboe/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=344264&t=344264
http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/read.html?f=1&i=324499&t=324419
and many more.

Your chance of getting something decent, or even playable, is close to zero for these awful Chinese Clarinet Shaped Objects. Go with the Ridenour http://www.ridenourclarinetproducts.com/Apage.html, which will be pefectly usable until you can afford something better.

Ken Shaw

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Re: Chinese "A" Clarinet.

Author: ttay1122
Date: 2012-03-24 20:36

Considering it has a much better reputation for only about $100 more I think that is a considerably better option than the rest. I will contact Ridenour and see about a trial soon.

Taylor

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Re: Chinese "A" Clarinet.

Author: concertmaster3
Date: 2012-03-25 05:07

Remember that the Chinese clarinets and Ridenour's may come from the same shop in China, but Tom Ridenour hand adjusts them, which is where real money in the clarinet is found. This is the invaluable service from an extremely knowledgeable technician that you don't find in the other clarinets!

Ron Ford
Woodwind Specialist
Performer/Teacher/Arranger
http://www.RonFordMusic.com

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Re: Chinese "A" Clarinet.

Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2012-03-25 12:24

A year or two ago I bought one of those generic Chinese "C" clarinets, and 'hand-adjusted' it, and it has worked fine for me. Not for the professional player, but adequate for occasional amateur use.

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Re: Chinese "A" Clarinet.

Author: rtmyth
Date: 2012-03-25 15:01

I would try a Ridenour first. If you like it, buy it.

richard smith

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