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Author: xeys_00
Date: 2015-04-21 02:48
Well, since I didn't get the mouthpiece that was supposed to be paired with the clarinet until 3 days after I received the clarinet itself, I didn't actually play it until the day I had my lesson with my teacher. And since I never really learned Bb(left for bass and contra about 2 months after I started) I didn't have any skills to speak of. I had bought the ridenour to be my 1 horn to see me all the way from my beginning skill level to however good I would get. I do remember assembling it and feeling like it wasn't as well made as most clarinets I have seen. The metal rings on the barrel were already loose and turned freely. Maybe if I had had the mouthpiece i wouldn't have returned it. But in the 3 days I had it in the case waiting for the mouthpiece, I researched a lot of prices for clarinets, and I ended up feeling like it was overpriced. Now, before I get crucified, understand this was my opinion. So, I'd already had an uneasy feeling before my lesson that Thursday. Teacher really didn't like the keywork, the rings were too high, the sound was buzzy in the mid register. They thought maybe it was a dud, but they were of the opinion that this particular horn was not a good purchase. They also were surprised when I told them it was a 2k dollar instrument. They remarked it felt more like a 600 dollar value. Now... I didn't want to take a chance. Possibly it would have been ok in the long run. But 2000 dollars was too much to risk. Maybe if the horn were priced at 1500, the value proposition would be more compelling. But I got a quote for a brand new greenline r13 for 3k out the door. Once again, all this is my opinion, and my thoughts. I had a bad experience when I got the clarinet(no mouthpiece), it didn't feel well made as I looked it over during the 3 days I couldn't play it, and I found lots of other options, the best one of which was the old standard r13 for 3k. Now, I know many people are fine with these horns, and that's great.
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